Physical activity & health : an interactive approach / David Q.Thomas, Jerome E. Kotecki.
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)
- Physical activity and health
- QT 256 T454p 2007
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Book Open Access | Health Sciences Library | QT 256 T454p 2007 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | MBAL22040993 |
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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