The human body is designed for activity. For most of our history, physical activity was required for survival, but technological advances have eliminated much of the need for hard physical labor. As our activity levels have dropped, it has become clear that a physically inactive lifestyle can lead to a host of health problems. Physical Activity ......
Recommendations for Various Ages, Fitness Levels, and Conditions from 57 Authoritative Sources
As a reference for fitness and health professionals, including physicians, exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, and physical therapists. As a supplemental text for students taking courses in fitness and health in preparation for certification.
Textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in sport and exercise, physical activity, or health degree programs; reference for exercise instructors, personal trainers, medical doctors, and mental health practitioners.
Over the past 50 years, there has been a dramatic increase in the prevalence of interrelated metabolic disease states, including obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. In modern Western nations, the population-based prevalence of insulin resistance is approaching 20%, and type 2 diabetes is now the most common endocrine ......
Text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in exercise science, public health, and behavioral medicine; reference for academic libraries, sport and exercise scientists, health and fitness professionals, and public health administrators.
Physical Activity of Older Adults, 2nd Edition is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals. It helps design and implement effective, safe and fun physical activity programmes for older adults. Along with an updated review of the research and literature, this new second edition introduces a new chapter on ......
An applied professional reference for exercise scientists, health promotion specialists, and public health professionals; also an excellent resource for recreation and community centers, physical education curricula, or any program that interacts with children.
Physical and Health Education in Canada: Integrated Approaches for Elementary Teachers is a comprehensive text for Canadian teacher candidates preparing for responsibilities associated with physical and health education teaching in the elementary grades (K through 8). The book also serves as a practical reference for in-service elementary teachers ......
Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness and Health
Physical educators play a critical role in shaping the health and fitness of America's youth-and Physical Best, Fourth Edition, is the resource that will help them achieve success in that role. Physical Best, developed by experts identified by SHAPE America, has long been the standard in the field for health-related fitness education, and this ......
