Toward a better understanding of physical fitness and activity : selected topics / edited by Charles B. Corbin, Robert P. Pangrazi.

Other author Corbin, Charles B.
Other author Pangrazi, Robert P.
Format Book
Publication InfoScottsdale, Ariz. : Holcomb Hathaway, Publishers, ©1999.
Descriptionxii, 212 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

Portion of title Physical fitness and activity
Contents Readiness for physical activiety / Roy J. Shephard -- Heredity and health related fitness / Claude Bouchard -- Personalizing physical activity prescription / Don Franks -- Influences on physical activity of children, adolescents, and adults / James F. Sallis -- Physical activity and intrinsic motivation / James R. Whitehead -- The health benefits of physical activity ; The Surgeon General's Report on physical activity and health / Charles B. Corgin and Robert P. Pangrazi-- Physical activity and women's health / Christine L Wells -- Physical activity in the prevention and management of coronary heart disease / William L. Haskell -- Physical activity and cancer / I-Min Lee -- Physical activity and the prevention of type II (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes / Andrea Kriska -- Osteoporosis and physical activity / Janet M. Shaw and Christine Snow -- Physical fitness and healthy low back function / Sharon Ann Plowman -- Resistance training for health / Michael L. Pollock and Kevin R. Vincent -- Exercise, obesity, and weignt control / Jack H. Wilmore -- The influence of exercise on mental health / Daniel M. Landers -- Economic benefits of physical activity / Larry R. Gettman -- Toward an understanding of appropriate physical activity levels for youth / Charles B. Corbin, Robert P. Pangrazi, and Greg J. Welk -- Health benefits of physical activity during childhood and adolescence / Oded Bar-On -- Youth sports in America : an overview / Vern D. Seefeldt and Martha E. Ewing -- Psycho-physiological contributions of physical activity and sports for girls / Linda K. Bunker -- Nutritional ergogenics and sports performance / Melvin Williams.
Local noteLittle-325139--305131044301P
General note"The papers included in this book were previously published in The President's Council for Physical Fitness and Sport research digest."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 98038693
ISBN1890871087

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks RA781 .T69 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold