| Description |
1 online resource (491 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction to physical activity / Nick Draper and Gareth Stratton -- Foundations in the science of physical activity / Helen Marshall and Louise Sheppard -- Historical aspects of physical activity / David Broom -- Physical inactivity and ill health / Duck-Chul Lee and Laura Ellingson -- Physical activity and health / Ian Lahart, George Metsios and Chris Kite -- Measuring physical activity behaviours and outcomes in children and adults / Stuart J. Fairclough, Robert J. Noonan and Whitney B. Curry -- Physical activity prescription / Michael J Hamlin -- Growth and development and physical activity / Lynne Boddy and Gareth Stratton -- Motor skill development and physical activity / Jenny Clarke -- Exercise physiology and physical activity / Mike Duncan -- Paediatric physiology and physical activity / Neil Armstrong -- Nutrition and physical activity / Daniel Bailey, Julia Zakrzewski-Fruer and Faye Powell -- Biochemistry and physical activity / Angus Lindsay And Chris Chamberlain -- Psychology and physical activity / Brad Miles -- Neurophysiology and physical activity / Michael Grey, Simon Franklin and Nick Kitchen -- Biomechanics and physical activity / Neil Reeves and Steven Brown -- Sociology and physical activity / Ross Neville -- Physical activity in natural environments / Carly Wood, Miles Richardson and Jo Barton -- Urban physical activity / Chris North and Brad Harasymchuk -- School gym and physical activity / Dylan Blain and Mark Bellamy -- Physical activity promotion strategies / Clover Maitland and Michael Rosenberg -- Schools, physical education and physical activity / Gareth Stratton and Nick Draper -- Physical activity and older adults / Gladys Onambele-Pearson, Declan Ryan, David Tomlinson and Jorgen Wullems -- Public health policy and physical activity / Justin Varney, Michael Brannan, Rachel Hunter and Kevin A. Fenton -- Improving policy to promote physical activity / Tess Kay -- International perspectives on physical activity / Adrian Bauman |
| Summary |
Physical activity and its relationship to health is one of the great issues of our age. The causes of, and solutions to, physical inactivity are complex and multi-dimensional, and therefore the subject needs to be studied and understood from a variety of perspectives. This is the first textbook to provide a truly multi-disciplinary introduction to physical activity studies. Offering a complete foundation to the subject, it covers the basics of every core discipline from biochemistry, public health and biomechanics to physiology, sport psychology and sociology. It introduces a full range of topics across the physical activity curriculum, including behaviour change, motor skill development, nutrition, exercise prescription, public health policy, and physical education, providing a well-balanced and international perspective on each important issue. There is also a strong emphasis throughout the book on the practical, applied dimensions of physical activity, including innovative approaches to promotion and intervention tailored to every age range and environment. Physical Activity: A Multi-disciplinary Introduction is an indispensable companion to any course or degree programme with an emphasis on physical activity and health. A variety of exclusive eResources to aid teaching and learning are also available via the Routledge website |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Physical education and training.
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Physical fitness.
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Physical Education and Training
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Public Health.
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MEDICAL -- Sports Medicine.
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Physical education and training
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Physical fitness
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Draper, Nick (Nicholas), editor.
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Stratton, Gareth, 1960- editor.
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| ISBN |
9781315523842 |
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1315523841 |
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9781315523859 |
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131552385X |
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9781315523835 |
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1315523833 |
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9781315523828 |
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1315523825 |
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