A History of Health & Fitness: Implications for Policy Today

Autor*innen

• Roy J. Shephard

Parameter

• 532 Seiten
• 19 Lesestunden

• Hobby & Freizeit
• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Natur
• Natur, Tiere
• Pädagogik

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Exploring the history of health and fitness, this book presents 30 thematic essays that span from ancient times to the present, highlighting exercise as a vital form of medicine. Topics include the health benefits of the hunter-gatherer lifestyle, the evolution of health professionals, and the impact of the Olympic movement. Each chapter features learning objectives, a glossary for specialized terms, and questions to provoke critical thinking. Concluding discussions address the implications for contemporary public health policies, making it ideal for students in related fields.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Paperback