Exercise and Young People
Issues, Implications and Initiatives
Published on 29. October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
XI, 276 pages
978-1-4039-0252-8 (ISBN)
Description
Young people are a distinct group with specific exercise needs, yet there are a number of misconceptions and limited guidance on the subject. This book explores the key issues, implications and initiatives associated with exercise and exercise promotion in young people, draws together the available evidence on young people's physical activity and fitness, and explores how exercise can be promoted to young people in the contexts of the school and community. It converts theory into practice, ideas into reality and principles into action, and will be a valuable resource for students and practitioners alike.
Reviews / Votes
'a readable, well-organised and invaluable reference book for those with an academic or personal interest in the area.' - Murray Griffin, The Times Higher Education SupplementMore details
Edition
2004
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
371 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4039-0252-8 (9781403902528)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-08595-5
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
LORRAINE CALE is Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Director of PE Teacher Education at Loughborough University. Her research interests include exercise and young people, and particularly physical activity promotion within schools, within and beyond the curriculum.
JO HARRIS is Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Director of Teacher Education at Loughborough University. She is also President of the Physical Education Association of the UK. She is actively involved in research studying health-related policy and practice within the curriculum.
JO HARRIS is Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Director of Teacher Education at Loughborough University. She is also President of the Physical Education Association of the UK. She is actively involved in research studying health-related policy and practice within the curriculum.
Content
Young People and Exercise; Introduction and Overview; L.Cale & J.Harris
Young People's Physical Activity and Fitness Status; L.Cale & J.Harris
Monitoring Young People's Physical Fitness and Physical Activity; L.Cale & J.Harris
The Determinants of Physical Activity and Inactivity in Young People; T.Gorely
Exercise Recommendations for Young People; L.Cale & J.Harris
Models and Approaches in Exercise Promotion; J.McKenna & C.Riddoch
Promoting Physical Activity Within Schools; L.Cale & J.Harris
Promoting Physical Activity Within the Community; C.Riddoch & J.McKenna
Fitness Testing and Exercise Promotion; Issues and Recommendations; L.Cale & J.Harris
Physical Activity Promotion Interventions, Initiatives, Resources and Contacts; L.Cale & J.Harris
Young People's Physical Activity and Fitness Status; L.Cale & J.Harris
Monitoring Young People's Physical Fitness and Physical Activity; L.Cale & J.Harris
The Determinants of Physical Activity and Inactivity in Young People; T.Gorely
Exercise Recommendations for Young People; L.Cale & J.Harris
Models and Approaches in Exercise Promotion; J.McKenna & C.Riddoch
Promoting Physical Activity Within Schools; L.Cale & J.Harris
Promoting Physical Activity Within the Community; C.Riddoch & J.McKenna
Fitness Testing and Exercise Promotion; Issues and Recommendations; L.Cale & J.Harris
Physical Activity Promotion Interventions, Initiatives, Resources and Contacts; L.Cale & J.Harris