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Foundations of Physical Activity and Public Health, Second Edition

Call no.

: 613.71 KOH

Author

: Harold W. (Bill) Kohl, Tinker D. Murray, Deborah Salvo

Contributor

: Katherine anak Alek

Summary

This book provides a solid introduction to the intersection of public health and kinesiology, techniques used to measure physical activity, health effects of exercise and physical activity, and evidence based approaches to promote physical activity. The book updated to reflect the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as additional contemporary research findings and international examples.