Audiences: Textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in physical activity and public health; reference for public health professionals, health promotion specialists, and exercise scientists interested in physical activity and health. The text defines the intersection of kinesiology and public health, helping students understand how the fields interact. It details the planning, implementation, and evaluation of successful physical activity promotion programs. Advance the use of physical activity to improve public health Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health, Second Edition With Web Resource,has been updated to reflect the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. With a new full-color design to enhance student learning, this text defines the integration of the exercise science and public health fields to improve community health and combat chronic disease. The text covers the following key concepts: Effects of physical activity and sedentary behavior on all-cause mortality and weight status Evidence-based recommendations for physical activity Strategies for increasing physical activity, including informational, behavioral and social, and environmental and policy approaches Methods of program and policy evaluation, data collection, and analysis Strategies for effective partnership development and advocacy Full-color art and photos are featured throughout the book Figure 3.4 The merger of kinesiology and epidemiology to create physical activity and public health. Figure 3.5 Physical activity and public health—the emergence of a subdiscipline. Figure 3.6 Multiple levels of influence on physical activity behaviors: The social ecological model.
✔ Author(s): Harold W. Kohl III,Tinker D. Murray,Deborah Salvo
✔ Title: Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health
✔ Rating : 4.4 out of 5 base on (44 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1492589977
✔ ISBN-13: 9781492589976
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health by Harold W. Kohl III
Sydney Richardson
I'm still in awe of the intricate plot and the way everything seamlessly came together. The twists kept me guessing until the very end. It's one of those rare books that leave a lasting impact.
Iris Watts
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Tasha Cobbett
The author's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through their words is truly remarkable. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book.
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