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 Info | Scottsdale, Ariz. : Holcomb Hathaway, Publishers, ©1999. |
| Description | xii, 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 note | Little-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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 98038693 |
| ISBN | 1890871087 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | RA781 .T69 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |