Fitness & health.

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Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12, s, t.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sharkey, Brian J. (Author)
Gaskill, Steven E., 1952- (Author)
Language:English
Published: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2013]
Edition:Seventh edition /
Subjects:
Physical fitness.
Health.
Physical Fitness.
Exercise > physiology.
Physical Description:x, 445 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Variant Title:
Fitness and health.
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction to the active life
  • Physical activity, fitness, and health
  • Activity and fitness : health benefits
  • Mental and cognitive health : a sound mind in a sound body
  • Personal health : it's your responsibility
  • Turning your life around
  • Psychology of activity : learning to play
  • Behavior change : gaining control
  • Meaningful activity : lifetime vitality
  • Understanding fitness
  • Physiology of fitness : muscles, oxygen, and energy
  • Aerobic fitness : stamina and efficiency
  • Muscular fitness : strength and endurance
  • Improving fitness
  • Aerobic fitness training : steps for success
  • Muscular fitness training : lifetime mobility
  • Activity and weight control
  • Energy and nutrition : fueling the active life
  • Weight control : more than calories.