Physical Activity : A Multi-disciplinary Introduction (Paperback)

Part 1: Foundations in Physical Activity

1. Introduction to Physical Activity

2. Foundations in The Science of Physical Activity

3. Historical Aspects of Physical Activity

4. Physical Inactivity and Ill Health

5. Physical Activity and Health

6. Measuring Physical Activity Behaviours and Outcomes in Children and Adults

7. Physical Activity Prescription

8. Growth and Development and Physical Activity

9. Motor Skill Development and Physical Activity

10. Exercise Physiology and Physical Activity

11. Paediatric Physiology and Physical Activity

12. Nutrition and Physical Activity

13. Biochemistry and Physical Activity

14. Psychology and Physical Activity

15. Neurophysiology and Physical Activity

16. Biomechanics and Physical Activity

17. Sociology and Physical Activity

18. Physical Activity in Natural Environments

19. Urban Physical Activity

20. School Gym and Physical Activity

21. Physical Activity Promotion Strategies

22. Schools, Physical Education and Physical Activity

23. Physical Activity and Older Adults

24. Public Health Policy and Physical Activity

25. Improving Policy to Promote Physical Activity

26. International Perspectives on Physical Activity

[Adrian Bauman]

Notes on Contributors