Physical Activity in Diverse Populations - Evidence and Practice (Hardcover)

The health benefits associated with regular physical activity are now widely recognized. This book examines how social determinants such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and disability can impact on physical activity and its associated health outcomes. It explores the social, cultural, political and environmental factors that influence engagement in physical activity in a range of diverse populations and presents evidence-based, culturally appropriate strategies for targeting and promoting physical activity participation. Each chapter considers how the social determinants that impact on health are formed by the environments in which people live, work, learn and play. Incorporating a series of original case studies, this book analyzes physical activity behaviors in groups such as: African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans and Native Americans military veterans and physically disabled populations low-income populations rural populations LGBT populations. It also includes a variety of useful features such as key terms, summary points and critical thinking questions, as well as a chapter on international perspectives. Physical Activity in Diverse Populations: Evidence and Practice is vital reading for any course touching on social factors in physical activity behavior.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2017
First published:	2018
Editors:	Melissa Bopp
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	294
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-67456-1
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > General Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Personal & public health > General
LSN:	1-138-67456-7
Barcode:	9781138674561

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