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Physical activity & health : an interactive approach / David Q.Thomas, Jerome E. Kotecki.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, c2007.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xix, 436 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 0763741507 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 9780763741501 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Other title:
  • Physical activity and health
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • QT 256 T454p 2007
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Contents:
Contents Chapter 1. The physical activity and health connection Chapter 2. Foundations of physical activity Chapter 3. Understanding and enhancing health behaviors Chapter 4. The heart of physical activity: cardiovascular health Chapter 5. Physical inactivity and cardiovascular disease Chapter 6. The role of physical activity in preventing diabetes and cancer Chapter 7. Optimal nutrition for an active lifestyle Chapter 8. Metabolic health Chapter 9. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight Chapter 10. Achieving optimal bone health Chapter 11. Muscular strength and endurance Chapter 12. Stretching and flexibility Chapter 13. Understanding mental health, stress, and physical activity Chapter 14. Making informed decisions about substance abuse Chapter 15. Exercise consumerism Chapter 16. Developing healthy sexual and intimate relationships Chapter 17. Preventing sexually transmitted diseases.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents
Chapter 1. The physical activity and health connection
Chapter 2. Foundations of physical activity
Chapter 3. Understanding and enhancing health behaviors
Chapter 4. The heart of physical activity: cardiovascular health
Chapter 5. Physical inactivity and cardiovascular disease
Chapter 6. The role of physical activity in preventing diabetes and cancer
Chapter 7. Optimal nutrition for an active lifestyle
Chapter 8. Metabolic health
Chapter 9. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight
Chapter 10. Achieving optimal bone health
Chapter 11. Muscular strength and endurance
Chapter 12. Stretching and flexibility
Chapter 13. Understanding mental health, stress, and physical activity
Chapter 14. Making informed decisions about substance abuse
Chapter 15. Exercise consumerism
Chapter 16. Developing healthy sexual and intimate relationships
Chapter 17. Preventing sexually transmitted diseases.

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