Physical Activity and Public Health Practice

Name: Physical Activity and Public Health Practice
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ISBN: 9781439849514

ISBN-10: 143984951X

ISBN-13: 9781439849514

Edition: 2012

Authors: Barbara E. Ainsworth, Caroline A. Macera

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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.

Book details

Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 2/29/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 371
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English

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.



Preface


Editors


Contributors



History of Physical Activity Contributions to Public Health




Physiological Adaptations to Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise




The Unique Influence of Sedentary Behavior on Health




Physical Activity in Chronic Disease Prevention




Physical Activity and Injury Prevention




Physical Activity in Treatment of Chronic Conditions




Physical Activity in Growth and Development




Physical Activity and Healthy Adulthood




Physical Activity and Healthy Aging




Physical Activity and Obesity




Physical Activity Measurement




National Guidelines for Physical Activity




Surveillance of Physical Activity




Physical Activity Promotion in Underserved Communities




Built Environmental Supports for Walking




Physical Activity Promotion in Worksites




Promotion of Physical Activity in Schools




Policy for Physical Activity Promotion



Index