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AUTHOR |
Kotecki, Jerome Edward, author. |
TITLE |
Physical activity & health : an interactive approach / Jerome E. Kotecki, Professor of Health Science, College of Health, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. |
EDITION |
Fifth edition. |
IMPRINT |
Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2018]. |
DESCRIPTION |
xix, 666 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. |
BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
CONTENT NOTE |
The physical activity and health connection -- Understanding and enhancing health behaviors -- Principles of physical fitness development -- The heart of physical fitness : cardiorespiratory endurance -- The power of resistance training : strengthening your health -- Focus on flexibility : stretching for better health -- Optimal nutrition for active lifestyle -- Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight -- Achieving optimal bone health -- Mental health and coping with stress -- Making informed decisions about drug use -- Consumer health -- Developing healthy social and intimate relationships -- Protecting your cardiovascular system -- Reducing your cancer risk -- Preventing sexually transmitted infections. |
SUBJECT |
Exercise. |
SUBJECT |
Health Behavior. |
SUBJECT |
Health. |
SUBJECT |
Physical fitness. |
OTHER TITLE |
Physical activity and health. |
ISBN |
9781284102307 (pbk.). |