| Author(s) | Nick Draper, Gareth Stratton |
 | Year | 2019 |
 | Pages | 796 |
 | Language | English
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 | Format | PDF |
 | Size | 7.5 MB
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 | Publisher | Routledge |
 | ISBN | 1138696625, 978-1138696624 |
Physical activity and its
relationship to health is one of the great issues of our age. The causes
of, and solutions to, physical inactivity are complex and
multi-dimensional, and therefore the subject needs to be studied and
understood from a variety of perspectives. This is the first textbook to
provide a truly multi-disciplinary introduction to physical activity
studies.
Offering a complete foundation to the subject, it
covers the basics of every core discipline from biochemistry, public
health and biomechanics to physiology, sport psychology and sociology.
It introduces a full range of topics across the physical activity
curriculum, including behaviour change, motor skill development,
nutrition, exercise prescription, public health policy, and physical
education, providing a well-balanced and international perspective on
each important issue. There is also a strong emphasis throughout the
book on the practical, applied dimensions of physical activity,
including innovative approaches to promotion and intervention tailored
to every age range and environment.
Physical Activity: A Multi-disciplinary Introduction is
an indispensable companion to any course or degree programme with an
emphasis on physical activity and health. A variety of exclusive
eResources to aid teaching and learning are also available via the
Routledge website.
