Physical Activity and Public Health Practice
Author:   Barbara E. Ainsworth ,  Caroline A. Macera
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN:  

9781439849514


Pages:   371
Publication Date:   22 February 2012
Format:   Hardback
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Physical Activity and Public Health Practice


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Written for professionals and students in the fields of public health and nutrition, this reference addresses descriptive epidemiology of physical activity (PA) and presents an overview of PA in primary and secondary prevention of chronic diseases. It describes public health approaches to increase PA in communities, work sites, and schools, with a focus on environmental supports and policy initiatives. Chapters cover historical contributions to PA and public health; physiological adaptations to regular PA; PA in chronic disease conditions and prevention; PA and injury prevention; PA over the life span; and PA promotion in work sites and schools, among other topics.

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Author:   Barbara E. Ainsworth ,  Caroline A. Macera
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.657kg
ISBN:  

9781439849514


ISBN 10:   143984951
Pages:   371
Publication Date:   22 February 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Barbara Ellen Ainsworth, Ph.D., MPH, is a Professor within the Department of Exercise and Wellness at Arizona State University in Tempe. Carolina A. Macera, Ph.D., is Professor of Epidemiology and Associate Director for the Graduate School of Public Health at San Diego State University in California.

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