eBook - ePub
Physical Activity and Public Health Practice
- 371 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Physical Activity and Public Health Practice
About this book
Physical activity remains a critical area of research as we consider cost-effective measures for lowering the chronic disease epidemic worldwide. In our increasingly automated society, many adults and children are not active at health-enhancing levels. In Physical Activity and Public Health Practice, a panel of respected researchers summarizes esse
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Yes, you can access Physical Activity and Public Health Practice by Barbara E. Ainsworth, Caroline A. Macera, Barbara E. Ainsworth,Caroline A. Macera in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Nutrition, Dietics & Bariatrics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Editors
- Contributor List
- 1: History of Physical Activity Contributions to Public Health
- 2 : Physiological Adaptations to Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise
- 3: The Unique Influence of Sedentary Behavior on Health
- 4 : Physical Activity in Chronic Disease Prevention
- 5: Physical Activity and Injury Prevention
- 6: Physical Activity in Treatment of Chronic Conditions
- 7 : Physical Activity in Growth and Development
- 8 : Physical Activity and Healthy Adulthood
- 9 : Physical Activity and Healthy Aging
- 10 : Physical Activity and Obesity
- 11 : Physical Activity Measurement
- 12: National Guidelines for Physical Activity
- 13: Surveillance of Physical Activity
- 14 : Physical Activity Promotion in Underserved Communities
- 15 : Built Environmental Supports for Walking
- 16 : Physical Activity Promotion in Worksites
- 17 : Promotion of Physical Activity in Schools
- 18: Policy for Physical Activity Promotion
- Index