Physical Activity & Health Av Jerome E. Kotecki

<P><EM>Critical Pedagogies in Physical Education, Physical Activity and Health</EM> explores critical pedagogy - and critical work around the body, health and physical activity - within physical education. By examining the complex relationships...

Physical Activity and Health explains clearly, systematically, and in detail, the relationship between physical activity, health and disease, and examines the role of exercise in the prevention and management of a wide range of important conditions.

<P>Physical activity is vital for good health. It has an established strong evidence base for its positive effects on functional capacity, reducing the risk of many chronic diseases, and promoting physical, mental and social well-being. Furthermore,...

<P>This edited collection includes articles which examine the complex relationships between sport, physical activity and public health. It reflects a current expansion in academic, policy and practice interest in sport and physical activity for...