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 essential topics in physical activity and community health and guides public health practitioners and researchers in understanding the positive impact that physical activity has on a host of disease states. Focusing on the benefits of physical activity across the human lifespan with emphasis on primary and secondary prevention of chronic diseases and conditions, the book examines: Historical insights into physical activity and health Public health philosophy and approaches to understanding health concerns Application of public health strategies to increase physical activity in youth, adults, and older adults Known and effective policy and environmental approaches applied to various settings, including schools, worksites, and the community The role of physical activity on growth and development and in relation to obesity Methods for measuring physical fitness and applying U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines for exercise prescriptions How to promote physical activity among hard-to-reach populations A goal of all physical activity health promotion advocates is to increase the opportunity for citizens to live active, healthy lives. Understanding the immense role physical activity plays in human health is critical to shaping programs and policies that will benefit the population. This volume catalogs the latest research and provides a window into future possibilities for creating healthier communities.
| ISBN | 143984951X | | Pages | 371 | | ISBN13 | 9781439849514
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 657 | | Publisher | Taylor & Francis Inc | | Published in | Bosa Roca | | Imprint | CRC Press Inc | | Height (mm) | 235 | | Format | Hardback | | Width (mm) | 156 | | Publication date | 29 Feb 2012 | | Spine width (mm) | 25 | | DEWEY | 613.7 | | Academic level | Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly | | DEWEY edition | DC23 | |
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History of Physical Activity Contributions to Public Health; Amanda E. Paluch, Jack W. Berryman, Kenneth E. Powell, Ilkka Vuori, Charles M. Tipton, and Steven N. Blair Physiological Adaptations to Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise; Arthur S. Leon and Scott Brown The Unique Influence of Sedentary Behavior on Health; Genevieve N. Healy Physical Activity in Chronic Disease Prevention; Jared P. Reis and Bethany Barone Gibbs Physical Activity and Injury Prevention; Kenneth E. Powell Physical Activity in Treatment of Chronic Conditions; J. Larry Durstine, Keith Burns, and Ryan Cheek Physical Activity in Growth and Development; Fatima Baptista and Kathleen F. Janz Physical Activity and Healthy Adulthood; Kelley K. Pettee Gabriel and Jennifer L. Gay Physical Activity and Healthy Aging; David M. Buchner Physical Activity and Obesity; Catrine Tudor-Locke Physical Activity Measurement; Stephen D. Herrmann National Guidelines for Physical Activity; Richard P. Troiano and David M. Buchner Surveillance of Physical Activity; Janet E. Fulton and Susan A. Carlson Physical Activity Promotion in Underserved Communities; Deborah Parra-Medina and Zenong Yin Built Environmental Supports for Walking; Paula Hooper, Sarah Foster, Andrea Nathan, and Billie Giles-Corti Physical Activity Promotion in Worksites; Joan Dorn and Cassandra Hoebbel Promotion of Physical Activity in Schools; Dianne Stanton Ward and Christopher Ford Policy for Physical Activity Promotion; Kelly R. Evenson and Semra A. Aytur Index
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