Physical Activity Patterns Of Australian Adults

Author : Tim Armstrong
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781740240666
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physical Activity Patterns of Australian Adults written by Tim Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports the results of the National Physical Activity Survey conducted in November 1999. This survey was a follow-up to the 1997 Active Australia National Physical Activity Survey. The report presents information on current physical activity patterns among adult Australians as well as trend information essential to assess the impact of the Active Australia campaign. It is a valuable resource for researchers and those interested in public health policy and health promotion.

Author : Rod K. Dishman
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 149259301X
Total Pages : 673 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physical Activity Epidemiology written by Rod K. Dishman and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2022 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical Activity Epidemiology, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive discussion of population-level studies on the effects of physical activity on disease. The text summarizes the current knowledge, details the methods used to obtain the findings, and considers the implications for public health

Author : Laura A. Charlington
Publisher : Nova Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781604560138
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exercise and Women's Health written by Laura A. Charlington and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Significant numbers of men and women take little exercise in the course of their occupation. The computer keyboard, the rise of private transport, the world by television, household 'labour saving' devices mean that with the minimal of physical effort people work and play. This book focuses on exercise and women's health.

Author : Laurel T. Mackinnon
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780736000239
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exercise Management written by Laurel T. Mackinnon and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2003 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to developing strategies for physical activity programs that meet the needs of every client--from healthy athletes to people with physical, pathological, social or psychological limitations. Exercise Management: Concepts and Professional Practice provides an interdisciplinary approach to developing, prescribing and delivering high-quality physical activity programs. Explore how to individualise programs to encourage more people to participate in regular physical activity and enjoy the many health benefits. This useful reference is designed for both students and practitioners involved in developing and managing physical activity, exercise and health-related fitness programs. Learn how to do the following: -Overcome the challenges of encouraging people to become and remain active. -Develop programs consistent with each person's goals and capabilities. -Promote and maintain successful physical activity programming in diverse settings and situations. -Develop the professional skills needed to manage exercise facilities and employees. This user-friendly text includes case studies that clearly illustrate key concepts and terms in practical application scenarios based on real-life experiences. Plus, glossaries at the end of each chapter and at the back of the book keep key terms within easy reach and make referencing during study or lecture quick and easy. The study questions and real-life activities included are great tools for independent study. They'll encourage you to seek further information, develop practical skills and observe professional practice with first-hand insight. You'll also find suggested readings divided between cited references and additional resources that will give you the edge when studying topics in more depth. With Exercise Management: Concepts and Professional Practice, you'll have the knowledge and tools to ensure that the young or old, healthy or infirm develop and maintain physically active lifestyles.

Author : Kate Woolf-May
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 070203276X
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exercise Prescription - The Physiological Foundations written by Kate Woolf-May and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-09-08 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using research-based evidence, this text provides current rationale for the types, intensity, and duration of physical activity that may be prescribed to populations with commonly occurring chronic ailments. The relationship between the etiology of these conditions and the physiological effects of physical exercise for these groups of patients is explained. This text is ideal for students on courses encompassing health-related exercise and exercise prescription such as sports science, physical therapy and occupational therapy, as well as exercise professionals who may deal with rehabilitation of special populations. The book is also an ideal reference for fitness instructors, sports trainers, and medical professionals. In depth investigation into the growing areas of exercise prescription in relation to commonly encountered medical conditions. The book follows a consistent structure throughout, aiding the reader's comprehension and allowing ease of reference. Contraindications are provided, as well as guidelines for effective physical activity prescriptions. The author avoids giving specific prescriptions allowing the professional to judge from the evidence at hand what is best for each individual patient. Encourages real world application of ideas presented. A detailed glossary defines and explains terminology vital and unique to this field of study.

Author : Greg Welk
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780736037488
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physical Activity Assessments for Health-related Research written by Greg Welk and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2002 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: And examples -- References -- Construct validity in physical activity research / Matthew T. Mahar and David A. Rowe -- Definitional stage -- Confirmatory stage -- Theory-testing stage -- Summary -- References -- Physical activity data : odd distributions yield strange answers / Jerry R. Thomas and Katherine T. Thomas -- Overview of the general linear model and rank-order procedures -- Determining whether data are normally distributed -- Application of rank-order procedures -- Data distributions and correlation -- Extensions of GLM rank-order statistical procedures -- Summary -- Endnote -- References -- Equating and linking of physical activity questionnaires / Weimo Zhu -- What is scale equating? -- Equating methods -- Practical issues of scale equating -- Remaining challenges and future research directions -- Summary -- References.

Author : Margaret Whitehead
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351334123
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Physical Literacy across the World written by Margaret Whitehead and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical Literacy across the World records the progress of the concept of physical literacy over the last decade. It examines developments, issues and controversies in physical literacy studies, and looks at how the concept has been implemented around the world. Contributions from practitioners and researchers across the world tell unique stories of the way physical literacy is changing perceptions of physical activity through research and the generation of scholarly writing, the creation of new national and local policies, and the development of partnerships with a range of professions. The book argues that physical literacy has value beyond formal education, such as in occupational and recreational settings, as well as for early years children and older people, and shows how life story methods can explain our physical literacy journeys. At root, it sets out a case for the significance and value of physical literacy as making a notable contribution to human flourishing. This is important reading for anyone with an interest in physical activity, health and well-being, sport studies, physical education, or the philosophy related to physical activity.

Author : Colette Browning
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0443073570
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Behavioural Change written by Colette Browning and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-01-04 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behavioural Change provides a comprehensive overview of what is known about our ability to change behaviour of people across a wide range of domains including smoking, physical activity and exercise, eating and nutrition, sexual behaviour, drugs and alcohol use, sleep, crash and injury prevention, depression, gambling and self-management of chronic illness. It not only reviews the evidence concerning these issues but also provides original insights into how effective and sustainable intervention programs may be designed and delivered to address them. The main emphasis of the book is on linking research knowledge, i.e. the evidence base, and its translation into effective and sustainable programs. State of the art reviews are presented in an accessible but authoritative manner. The emphasis upon transfer to programs is very useful for practitioners and students. For all topics, the following questions are posed: What is the scope of the problem within the international communities? What approaches are typically used to prevent or treat it? What is the evidence as to the most effective approaches to prevention and treatment? What is the performance of these approaches in terms of prevention/diversion and full or partial recovery for the short and long term?

Author : Harri Vainio
Publisher : IARC
ISBN 13 : 9789283230069
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weight Control and Physical Activity written by Harri Vainio and published by IARC. This book was released on 2002 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avoiding overweight and obesity is the best-established diet-related risk factor for cancer. The proportion of people who are overweight/obese is increasing, and the amount of physical activity is decreasing in most populations, including urban populations in many developing countries. The increasing prevalence of overweight/obesity is presumably due to the increasing availability of highly palatable, high-energy foods, and an increasing sedentary lifestyle due to mechanisation of both workplace and leisure activities. Overweight/obesity and reduced physical activity increases the risk of cancers in various organs. Maintaining a healthy body weight and regular physical activity is the second most important way to prevent cancer, after tobacco control. The suggestions of possible public health actions to tackle these risk factors include the promotion of balanced diets, which are not excessive in energy, and broad education and planning to enable and encourage physical activity during work and leisure. Recommendations and a full discussion of these topics are included in the sixth volume in this series of Handbooks.

Author : Lisette Burrows
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136496696
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Critical Inquiry and Problem Solving in Physical Education written by Lisette Burrows and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical inquiry, critical thinking and problem-solving are key concepts in contemporary physical education. But how do physical educators actually do critical inquiry and critical thinking? Critical Inquiry and Problem-Solving in Physical Education explains the principles and assumptions underpinning these concepts and provides detailed examples of how they can be used in the teaching of physical education for different age groups and in a range of different contexts. Topics covered include: sport education and critical thinking dance as critical inquiry media analysis understanding cultural perspectives student-led research and curriculum reflective coaching practice. The authors are teachers, teacher educators, policymakers and academics. Each shares a commitment to the notion that school students can do more than learn to move in physical education classes.