Physical Activity, Health and Emerging Technologies explores how technology is reshaping the way we approach fitness and health. Regular physical activity is essential for preventing chronic diseases, improving mental health, and enhancing overall well-being, yet many individuals remain inactive. Traditional interventions often fall short, prompting a shift toward integrating emerging technologies into public health initiatives.
This new book examines how tools like fitness trackers, smartwatches, mobile health apps, and AI- driven platforms provide personalized exercise plans, real-time activity tracking, and sustainable behavior change. It delves into how virtual and augmented reality merge entertainment with movement, while digital health hubs offer comprehensive platforms for tracking progress and engaging users. By leveraging theoretical frameworks such as the Social Ecological Model and Social Cognitive Theory, the book provides evidence-based insights for promoting lifelong physical activity and behavior change.
Blending academic depth with practical applications, Physical Activity, Health and Emerging Technologies offers a comprehensive guide for health professionals, scholars, and college students in the fields of Physical Activity, Assessment and Measurement, Health Promotion and Physical Education.
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
General, Postgraduate, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core
Illustrationen
102 s/w Abbildungen, 92 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 10 s/w Zeichnungen, 4 s/w Tabellen
4 Tables, black and white; 10 Line drawings, black and white; 92 Halftones, black and white; 102 Illustrations, black and white
Maße
Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-11410-9 (9781041114109)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Zan Gao, PhD is the Professor and Department Head in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies at The University of Tennessee. Dr. Gao is co-founder of the high-tech company iRecOO Mobile. He is an Associate Editor for Journal of Health and Sports Science and International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Dr. Gao has been the recipient of international and national awards, such as the 2024 SHAPE America E.B. Henderson Award. He is an active Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, and a Fellow of Shape America! Research Council.
Herausgeber*in
University of Minnesota, USA
Section 1. Introduction to Emerging Technology and Physical Activity Promotion 1. Foundations of Technology Use in Physical Activity and Health 2. Overview of Emerging Technology in Assessing Physical Activity 3. Overview of Emerging Technology in Promoting Physical Activity and Application of Behavior Theories Section 2. Mobile Health in Promoting Physical Activity 4. Mobile Apps in Promoting Physical Activity and Health 5. Wearable Devices in Promoting Physical Activity and Health 6. Computer and Internet Platforms in Promoting Physical Activity and Health 7. Social Media in Promoting Physical Activity and Health Section 3. Gamification Technologies in Promoting Physical Activity 8. Active Video Games in Promoting Physical Activity and Health 9. Augmented and Mixed Reality in Promoting Physical Activity and Health10. Virtual Reality in Promoting Physical Activity and Health Section 4. Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Promoting Physical Activity 11. Global Positioning System and Geographic Information System in Promoting Physical Activity 12. Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Promoting Physical Activity 13. Robotics in Promoting Physical Activity and Health 14. New Analytical Techniques for Unstructured Data in Physical Activity and Health 15. Internet of Healthy Things in Promoting Physical Activity Section 5. Applications and Implications for Physical Activity and Health Promotion 16. Implementation Science of Technology application in Promoting Physical Activity and Health17. Negative Aspects of Emerging Technologies in Physical Activity Promotion 18. Practical Implications of Emerging Technologies in Promoting Physical Activity and Health
