Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health av Harold Kohl III, Tinker Murray, Deborah Salvo

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The first textbook to clearly define the intersection of kinesiology and public health, <I>Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health, Second Edition With Web Resource, </I>has been newly updated to reflect the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The new edition has been updated with additional contemporary research findings and international examples. With a solid introduction to the concepts of public health and kinesiology, techniques used to measure physical activity, and health effects of exercise and physical activity, the text will show readers how to advance the use of physical activity as a significant component in public health initiatives.<BR/><BR/> Joining field leaders Harold (Bill) Kohl and Tinker Murray on this second edition is Deborah Salvo, an international expert with a special interest in the relationship between the built environment and health. Other updates to this edition include t