Physical Fitness
Training, Effects, & Maintaining
Seiten
2011
Nova Science Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-1-61728-672-8 (ISBN)
Nova Science Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-1-61728-672-8 (ISBN)
Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations). This title gathers the research from around the globe in the study of physical fitness.
Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations). Physical fitness is generally achieved through exercise and is considered a measure of the body's ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, and to meet emergency situations. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of physical fitness with a focus on such topics as promoting physical fitness and sports for individuals with developmental disabilities; the effects of chronic low back pain on physical fitness; using mental tricks to enhance physical fitness and the unique issues of physical activity during pregnancy.
Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations). Physical fitness is generally achieved through exercise and is considered a measure of the body's ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, and to meet emergency situations. This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of physical fitness with a focus on such topics as promoting physical fitness and sports for individuals with developmental disabilities; the effects of chronic low back pain on physical fitness; using mental tricks to enhance physical fitness and the unique issues of physical activity during pregnancy.
Preface; Active versus Passive Recovery: Metabolic Limitations & Performance Outcome; Promoting Physical Fitness, Exercise Training & Sport for Individuals with Mental Retardation; Low Cost Physical Fitness Programs Across the Lifespan of Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disability: Improving Cardio-Vascular Fitness, Functional Ability & Muscle Strength & Reducing Infirmary Visitation; Effects of Chronic Low Back Pain on Physical Fitness; Using Mental Tricks to Enhance Physical Fitness; Physical Activity & Women: Unique Issues; The Health Benefits of Aerobic Activity & Physical Fitness in Young People; Index.
Zusatzinfo | Illustrations, unspecified |
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Verlagsort | New York |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 230 x 155 mm |
Gewicht | 436 g |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie |
Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport | |
Weitere Fachgebiete ► Sportwissenschaft | |
ISBN-10 | 1-61728-672-9 / 1617286729 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-61728-672-8 / 9781617286728 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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