Toward Active Living: Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Activity, Fitness and Health (book)
A landmark reference that bridges the gap between current research and practical application DESCRIPTION Toward Active Living is the first book to bridge the gap between high-level research in the physical activity sciences and its application to programs and practice. The book combines the perspectives of expert scientists, educators, practitioners, and policy makers into one of the most extensive and thorough references available for the promotion of physical activity, fitness, and health. Written in nontechnical language, Toward Active Living includes 41 of the papers presented during the Active Living portion of the 1992 International Conference on Physical Activity, Fitness, and Health held in Toronto, Ontario. The book enables practitioners to apply researched-based knowledge in the physical activity sciences in their day-to-day work. This reference * details scientific knowledge about the biological aspects of physical activity, * examines scientific data available on the psychological outcomes and determinants of participation in physically active lifestyles, * zeroes in on the how and why of promoting active living in different populations and settings, * proposes practical application of strategies to a wide variety of community situations, and * assesses the active living concept and its potential impact on government policy and professionalse * Health-Related Biolfitness instructors, health/fitness administrators, physical educators, students, atations * Impact of Functional Limitations * Active Living as a Health Promotion Strategy * Empirical Evidence for Tertiary Health Benefits of Active Living * Summary and Conclusions * References Chapter 7. Benefits of Physical Activity From a Lifetime Perspective, Robert M. Malina * Growth, Maturation, and Development * Physical Activity and Fitness * Trends in Physical Activity * Physical Activity, Growth, and Maturation * The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Fitness * Physical Activity and Self-Concept * Physical Activity and Social Competence * Transition to Adulthood * Epilogue * References Chapter 8. Beneficial and Deleterious Effects of Training on the Health of the Child With a Chronic Disease, Oded Bar-Or * Asthma * Cystic Fibrosis (CF) * Hypertension (HT) * Obesity * Future Directions * References Chapter 9. An Active and Fit Way-of-Life Influencing Health and Longevity, Ralph S. Paffenbarger, Jr., Robert T. Hyde, Alvin