Principles and Labs for Physical Fitness
Principles and Labs for Physical Fitness

Author: Wener W. K. Hoeger

Publisher: Brooks Cole

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9780534605629

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PRINCIPLES AND LABS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS, FIFTH EDITION, focuses on the “fitness” topics, including body composition, cardiorespiratory endurance, and muscular strength and flexibility, and also highlights important wellness topics, such as behavior management, nutrition, and stress management. With over 100 pieces of art to make this text truly engaging, it is also designed to give students the motivation and techniques they need to know to apply their learning experiences and knowledge received from their fitness course. Each chapter allows readers to chart and update their progress in the various components of physical fitness. The emphasis is on teaching individuals how to take control of their personal health and lifestyle habits so they can make a constant and deliberate effort to stay healthy and realize their highest potentials for well being. In addition to the strength of the text, PRINCIPLES AND LABS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS comes with a wide-range of teaching and learning resources unlike any other to support your course! Besides the exclusive offerings of the CNN® Video Today series and InfoTrac® College Edition, or the extensive PowerPoint with over 400 slides and free WebTutor Toolbox Online teaching support, we offer a new BEHAVIOR CHANGE WORKBOOK. Each copy of the text also comes packaged FREE with the exciting and interactive PROFILE PLUS CD-ROM. Unique to any learning tutorial, this CD-ROM includes self-paced, guided assessments, exercise prescriptions and logs, nutrition analysis, and a text-specific study guide appropriate for all health students.

Laboratory Experiences in Exercise Science
Laboratory Experiences in Exercise Science

Author: James D. George

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9780867207835

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This unique laboratory text provides multi-task, hands-on learning experience for students preparing for professions in physical education, exercise science, health promotion, coaching, physical therapy, athletic training, and sports medicine. The primary emphasis of the book is to expose the student to the concepts and principles of exercise testing and provide experience in the administration of such tests. Organized into succinct lessons, the text is structured in a manner that is meaningful, practical, and easily understood by the student. The laboratories are organized around the scientific method, with research questions, data collections, and conclusions. Each chapter begins with objectives and a pre-laboratory assignment which helps prepare the student for the upcoming laboratory experience. Equipment needs are outlined where necessary. Book jacket.

Fitness Measures and Health Outcomes in Youth
Fitness Measures and Health Outcomes in Youth

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2012-12-10

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 0309262879

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Physical fitness affects our ability to function and be active. At poor levels, it is associated with such health outcomes as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Physical fitness testing in American youth was established on a large scale in the 1950s with an early focus on performance-related fitness that gradually gave way to an emphasis on health-related fitness. Using appropriately selected measures to collected fitness data in youth will advance our understanding of how fitness among youth translates into better health. In Fitness Measures and Health Outcomes in Youth, the IOM assesses the relationship between youth fitness test items and health outcomes, recommends the best fitness test items, provides guidance for interpreting fitness scores, and provides an agenda for needed research. The report concludes that selected cardiorespiratory endurance, musculoskeletal fitness, and body composition measures should be in fitness surveys and in schools. Collecting fitness data nationally and in schools helps with setting and achieving fitness goals and priorities for public health at an individual and national level.

Physical Fitness and Wellness
Physical Fitness and Wellness

Author: Reena Rani

Publisher: Friends Publications (India)

Published: 2021-05-17

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9390649714

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A person who is fit is capable of living life to its fullest extent. Physical and mental fitness play very important roles in your lives and people who are both, physically and mentally fit are less prone to medical conditions as well. Fitness does not only refer to being physically fit, but also refers to a person’s mental state as well. If a person is physically fit, but mentally unwell or troubled, he or she will not be able to function optimally. Mental fitness can only be achieved if your body is functioning well. You can help relax your own mind and eliminate stresses by exercising regularly and eating right. People who are physically fit are also healthier, are able to maintain their most optimum weight, and are also not prone to cardiac and other health problems. In order to maintain a relaxed state of mind, a person should be physically active. A person who is fit both physically and mentally is strong enough to face the ups and downs of life, and is not affected by drastic changes if they take place. Becoming physically fit requires a change in life style as well. You will have to incorporate a regular exercise routine in your life and also eat healthier. By avoiding junk foods, fizzy drinks, bad habits like smoking and alcohol and by getting adequate amount of rest, you will be able to become physically and mentally fit. Just by eliminating all these food substances from your life, no matter how temporarily, you will allow your body to detox and become stronger. Make sure that you spend more time outdoors in the sun, and fresh air and take part in more healthy activities. Fishing, bicycling, swimming, hiking, and even playing foot ball with your kids should be a part of your physically fit lifestyle.