{"product_id":"physical-activity-and-health-paperback-9780521067461","title":"Physical Activity and Health (Paperback \/ softback) 9780521067461","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePhysical Activity and Health\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book presents a wide-ranging account of the key issues of the biology of physical activity and health.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eNicholas G. Norgan (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521067461, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 June 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e264 pages, 48 b\/w illus.  50 tables\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.39 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eReview of the hardback: '… the evidence presented ought to convince even the most committed lay-about that some exercise is a good thing.' R. J. Maughan, BMJ\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePhysical activity and exercise affect many dimensions of health. This book presents a wide-ranging account of the key issues of the biology of physical activity and health. The context is set by considering the comparative and temporal aspects of activity in humans. There follows an examination of the concepts and methodological issues associated with activity, exercise, health and fitness, as well as their interrelationships. Particular attention is given to activity in children, adolescents and the elderly, activity and weight maintenance, and the psychological effects of activity. This topical volume will be of interest to human biologists, biological anthropologists, human physiologists, sports scientists, psychologists, and healthcare professionals involved in preventative medicine, public health, geriatrics, occupational health and community medicine.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of contributors\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction N. G. Norgan\u003cbr\u003e 2. Comparative aspects of human activity R. McNeil Alexander\u003cbr\u003e 3. Physical activity levels - past and present J. V. G. A. Durnin\u003cbr\u003e 4. The validity of health measurements J. R. Kemm\u003cbr\u003e 5. Developments in the assessment of physical activity Peter S. W. Davies\u003cbr\u003e 6. Two national surveys of activity, fitness and health: the Allied Dunbar Fitness Survey and the Welsh Heart Health Survey C. B. Cooke et al.\u003cbr\u003e 7. Physical development and childhood activity Han G. C. Kemper\u003cbr\u003e 8. Physical activity and behavioural development during childhood and youth Robert M. Malina\u003cbr\u003e 9. Physiological aspects of activity and ageing E. J. Bassey\u003cbr\u003e 10. Activity and morale in later life: preliminary analysis from the Nottingham Longitudinal Study of Activity and Ageing Kate Bennett and Kevin Morgan\u003cbr\u003e 11. The benefits of low intensity exercise Adrianne Hardman\u003cbr\u003e 12. Physical activity, obesity and weight maintenance Wim H. M. Saris\u003cbr\u003e 13. Adherence to physical activity and exercise Stuart Biddle\u003cbr\u003e 14. Women's working behaviour and maternal-child health in rural Nepal Catherine Panter-Brick\u003cbr\u003e 15. Physical activity and psychological well-being Andrew Steptoe\u003cbr\u003e 16. Leisure lifestyles: present and future Sue Glyptis\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Human biology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Human biology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Human%20biology%20%5BPSX%5D%22\"\u003ePSX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006302540056,"sku":"9780521067461","price":41.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521067461i.jpg?v=1694969103","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/physical-activity-and-health-paperback-9780521067461","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}