Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health (Paperback, 2nd edition)

"Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health, 2nd Edition has been newly updated to reflect the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. It includes a solid introduction to concepts of public health, techniques for measuring physical activity and the health effects of exercise. These allow you to advance the use of physical activity as a significant component in public health initiatives. ;;Joining experts in the field, Harold Kohl and Tinker Murray, on this new edition is Deborah Salvo. Deborah is an international expert with a special interest in the relationship between the built environment and health. Updates to the new edition include new content on the use of electronic devices, urban design strategies and a new web resource. Joining experts in the field, Harold Kohl and Tinker Murray, on this new edition is Deborah Salvo. Deborah is an international expert with a special interest in the relationship between the built environment and health. Updates to the new edition include new content on the use of electronic devices, urban design strategies and a new web resource. ;;This new second edition describes the impact of sedentary behaviour and physical activity on health, including cardiorespiratory, weight status, cancers, brain health and more. Evidence-based strategies are examined using three general approaches – informational, behavioural and social and environmental and policy. Each includes examples of successful programmes to help you understand applications in public health. To further link theory and practice, case studies and callout boxes provide practical examples. Each chapter also ends with a review for students to develop understanding of the material. ;;Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health, 2nd Edition, provides students with the tools needed to understand physical activity applications for public health and learn and select the best career to help them make a different in physical activity and public health. "

General

Imprint:	Human Kinetics
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2020
First published:	2020
Authors:	Harold Kohl III • Tinker Murray • Deborah Salvo
Dimensions:	74 x 279 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	320
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4925-8997-6
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-4925-8997-7
Barcode:	9781492589976

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