Physical Activity for Health and FitnessHuman Kinetics, 2004 - 368 pages Through this book, you can
This updated edition of Physical Activity for Health and Fitness will help students make physical activity a priority today and continue to do so throughout their lives. With the help of many interactive elements, this attractive, full-color textbook introduces important physical activity, health, and nutrition concepts that students will want to remember their entire lives, not just for a semester. Special elements include the following:
Next, the book explains the far-reaching effects of obesity on personal health. It includes updated information and references on good nutrition, and it provides students with guidelines for maintaining a healthy body weight. Physical Activity for Health and Fitness also explores the close connection between sedentary living and several major diseases and conditions. Cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and depression are just a few of the conditions covered. Students will learn about the causes of these diseases, ways to prevent or lessen their risks, and how physical activity affects the diseases. Finally, students are asked to consider the overwhelming benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle and are encouraged to begin incorporating regular physical activity into their lives now rather than later. They'll find basic guidelines for getting started and advice on staying motivated. This new edition includes new art and references, updated figures and statistics, and practical charts and worksheets to enhance students' learning experience. |
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... Chapter 1 The Physical Activity , Health , and Fitness Connection How much of health and fitness is related to heredity , and how much is directly affected by lifestyle choices ? □ To what extent does being physically active affect how ...
... Chapter 7 Cardiovascular Disease 173 What are the causes and risks of cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) ? What are ways to prevent CVD ? How does physical activity affect CVD ? Chapter 8 Musculoskeletal Health 193 □ Can physical activity ...
... Chapter 10 Pregnancy □ How long and hard can you exercise while maintaining a healthy pregnancy ? What activities are unsafe ? For activities that are safe , what are the limits on those activities ? □ Are there special benefits to ...
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Contents
To what extent does being physically active affect | 4 |
Cardiorespiratory Fitness | 17 |
Muscular Fitness | 45 |
Nutrition | 115 |
Weight Control | 157 |
Musculoskeletal Health | 193 |
Cancer and Diabetes | 227 |
Pregnancy | 251 |
Mental Health | 271 |
Healthy Aging | 301 |
Leading a Physically Active Life | 319 |
Glossary | 353 |
Index | 361 |
About the Authors | |