Human Physical Fitness and Activity
Ann E. Caldwell
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Description for Human Physical Fitness and Activity
Paperback. Series: Springerbriefs in Anthropology. Num Pages: 109 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 5 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; MBNH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 6. Weight in Grams: 186.
The science of human physical activity and fitness is ripe for a novel theoretical framework that can integrate the ecological, genetic, physiological and psychological factors that influence physical activity in humans. Physical inactivity dominates most developed nations around the world, and is among the leading causes of disease burden and death worldwide. Despite the wide array of physical and mental health benefits, few people get the recommended level of physical activity to achieve these benefits. Current research on physical activity has not, as of yet, been successful for the development of effective exercise interventions. Several researchers have advocated a more ... Read more
The science of human physical activity and fitness is ripe for a novel theoretical framework that can integrate the ecological, genetic, physiological and psychological factors that influence physical activity in humans. Physical inactivity dominates most developed nations around the world, and is among the leading causes of disease burden and death worldwide. Despite the wide array of physical and mental health benefits, few people get the recommended level of physical activity to achieve these benefits. Current research on physical activity has not, as of yet, been successful for the development of effective exercise interventions. Several researchers have advocated a more ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
109
Condition
New
Series
Springerbriefs in Anthropology
Number of Pages
89
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319304076
SKU
V9783319304076
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99-15
About Ann E. Caldwell
Ann Caldwell received her PhD in evolutionary psychology with distinction from the University of New Mexico in 2013. Her areas of research also include evolutionary anthropology and health psychology. She will hold a postdoctoral research position in the Laboratory for Comparative Human Biology in the Department of Anthropology at Emory University beginning in 2014.
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