Physical Activity and Behavioral Medicine / Edition 1

by James F. Sallis, Neville G. Owen

Overview

‘This is timely and will be of special interest to health service managers and members of primary care groups because the successful promotion of regular physical activity is a challenge contained in the strategy of Our Healthier Nation and is a candidate for incorporation into health improvement programmes and the service framework for coronary heart disease' - Health Service Journal

This crisply written and thought-provoking book integrates theories and studies from several disciplines to examine what is known about physical activity and health.

The authors use a behavioural epidemiology framework to organize the book and explore such topics as: physical activity and the health of ch

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803959972
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	08/13/1998
Series:	Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology , #3
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.55(d)

Editorial Reviews

Gives an introduction to physical activity, integrating concepts and results from several disciplines in a behavioral epidemiology framework. Looks at the links between physical activity and physical and mental health, recommended amounts of physical activity, trends in participation, physical activity interventions for individuals and communities, and research issues. For students and professionals in behavioral science, exercise science, nursing, and public health. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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