The Politics of Physical Activity
Author:   Joe Piggin (Loughborough University, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780367258931


Pages:   134
Publication Date:   18 June 2019
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Joe Piggin (Loughborough University, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780367258931


ISBN 10:   0367258935
Pages:   134
Publication Date:   18 June 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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1. Introduction, 2. Contested Definitions, Histories and Futures of Physical Activity, 3. Towards a Physical Activity Discourse, 4. Physical Activity and the Politics of Knowledge, 5. Physical Activity and the Politics of Societal Change, 6. Physical Activity and the Politics of Junk Food, 7. Physical Activity and the Politics of Corporate Health Promotion, 8. Physical Activity and the Politics of Risk, 9. Conclusion: People, Power and Possibilities

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Joe Piggin is Senior Lecturer in Sport Policy and Management in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, UK. Joe’s research covers two main areas, namely sport policy translation into marketing and programmes, and physical activity policy. He is the co-editor (with Louise Mansfield and Mike Weed) of the Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity Policy and Practice.

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