Opis: Concepts Of Fitness - Greg Welk, Charles B. Corbin, Ruth Lindsey

"Concepts of Physical Fitness & Wellness: A Comprehensive Lifestyle Approach" provides readers with self-management skills necessary to adopt a healthy lifestyle. These skills will make a positive difference in one's health, fitness, and wellness through the use of activity labs and logs.Section I Lifestyles for Health, Fitness, and Wellness 1 Health,Wellness,Fitness,and Healthy Lifestyles: An Introduction A Statement about National Health Goals Introduction The Facts about Health and Wellness The Facts about Physical Fitness The Facts about Healthy Lifestyles The HELP Philosophy: The Facts Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab Resource Materials: The Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire Lab 1A: Wellness Self-Perception Lab 1B: Fitness Stunts and Fitness Estimates 2 Using Self-Management Skills to Adhere to Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Introduction The Facts about Lifestyle Change Factors that Promote Lifestyle Change: The Facts Self-Management Skills: The Facts Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 2A: The Physical Activity Adherence Questionnaire Lab 2B: The Self-Management Skills Questionnaire Section II An Introduction to Physical Activity 3 Preparing for Physical Activity Introduction The Facts to Consider before Beginning Physical Activity The Facts to Consider during Daily Physical Activity The Facts about Physical Activity in the Heat The Facts about Physical Activity in Other Environments The Facts about Soreness and Injury Web Review Suggested Readings Lab 3A: Readiness for Physical Activity Lab 3B: The Warm-Up and Cool-Down 4 How Much Physical Activity Is Enough? Introduction The Principles of Physical Activity: The Facts The Facts about the FIT Formula The Physical Activity Pyramid: The Facts The Facts about Physical Activity Patterns Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 4A: Self-Assesment of the Physical Activity Pyramid 5 Learning Self-Planning Skills for Lifetime Physical Activity Introduction Clarifying Reasons for Participation: The Facts Identifying Needs: The Facts The Facts about Goal Setting Selecting Personally Appropriate Activities: The Facts The Facts about Keeping Records Writing Your Plan: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Lab 5A: Physical Activity Attitude Questionnaire Section III The Physical Activity Pyramid 6 The Health Benefits of Physical Activity Introduction The Facts about Physical Activity, Fitness, and Disease Prevention/Treatment The Facts about Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Diseases The Facts about Physical Activity and the Healthy Heart The Facts about Physical Activity and Atherosclerosis Lipid Deposit Theory Protective Protein Theory Blood Coagulant (Fibrin and Platelet) Theory The Facts about Physical Activity and Heart Attack The Facts about Physical Activity and Other Cardiovascular Diseases The Facts about Physical Activity and Other Hypokinetic Conditions The Facts about Physical Activity and Physical Activity and Aging The Facts about Health, Fitness, and Wellness Promotion The Facts about Risk Factors Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Lab 6A: Assessing Health Disease Risk Factors 7 Lifestyle Physical Activity Introduction The Facts about Lifestyle Activity The Health Benefits of Lifestyle Physical Activity How Much Lifestyle Physical Activity Is Enough? The Facts Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 7A: Planning and Logging Your Lifestyle Physical Activity 8 Cardiovascular Fitness Introduction The Facts about Cardiovascular Fitness The Facts about Cardiovascular Fitness and Health Benefits Threshold and Target Zones for Improving Cardiovascular Fitness Percentage of Heart Rate Reserve Percentage of Maximum Heart Rate Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Lab Resource Materials: Evaluating Cardiovascular Fitness Lab 8A: Counting Target Heart Rate and Ratings of Perceived Exertion Lab 8B: Evaluating Cardiovascular Fitness 9 Active Aerobics, Sports, and Recreational Activities Introduction The Facts about the Physical Activity Pyramid: Level 2 The Facts about Active Aerobics Aerobic Exercise Machines Aerobic Interval Training Bicycling and Spinning Circuit Resistance Training (CRT) Cooper's Aerobics Continuous Calisthenics Cross-Country Skiing Dance and Step Aerobics Fartlek (or Speed Play) Hiking and Backpacking Jogging/Running Rope Jumping Rowing and Canoeing Skating Swimming Walking Water Exercises The Facts about Active Sports Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Lab 9A: Jogging/Running Lab 9B: Planning and Logging Participation in Active Aerobics, Sports, and Recreation 10 Flexibility The Facts about Flexibility The Facts about the Health Benefits of Flexibility The Facts about Stretching Methods The Facts about How Much Strength Is Enough The Facts about the Benefits of Stretching Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Lab Resource Materials: Flexibility Tests Lab 10A: Evaluating Flexibility Lab 10B: Planning and Logging Stretching Exercises 11 Muscle Fitness Introduction The Basic Facts about Strength and Muscular Endurance The Facts about the Health Benefits of Muscle Fitness The Facts about Progressive Resistance Exercise The Facts about How Much PRE Is Enough The Facts about Using PRE Effectively Is There Strength in a Bottle? The Facts The Facts about the Health Benefits of PRE The Facts about PRE Methods Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Lab Resource Material: Evaluating Muscle Fitness Lab 11A: Evaluating Muscles Strength: 1 RM and Grip Strength Lab 11B: Evaluating Muscular Endurance Lab 11C: Planning and Logging Muscle Fitness Exercises: Free Weights or Resistance Machines Lab 11D: Planning and Logging Muscle Fitness Exercises: Calisthenics or Isometric Exercises Section IV Physical Activity: Special Considerations 12 Safe Physical Activity and Exercises Introduction The Facts: Rationale Individual Prescription Mass Prescription Some Guidelines for Avoiding Hazardous Exercises Other Important Facts Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 12A: Safe Exercises 13 Body Mechanics: Posture and Care of the Back and Neck Introduction The Facts about Posture The Facts about Backaches and Neck Aches The Facts about Prevention and Intervention The Facts about Exercises for Posture and Back/Neck Care Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Lab Resource Materials: Back Test Lab 13A: The Healthy Back Test and Back/Neck Questionnaire Lab 13B: Evaluating Posture Lab 13C: Planning and Logging Exercises: Care of the Back and Neck 14 Performance Benefits of Physical Activity Introduction The Facts about Performance The Facts about Training for High-Level Performance: Aerobic and Anaerobic The Facts about Training for High-Level Performance: Muscle Fitness The Facts about Training for High-Level Performance: Power The Facts about Training for High-Level Performance: Flexibility The Facts about Training for High-Level Performance: Skill-Related Fitness and Skill The Facts about Hyperkinetic Conditions The Facts about Ergogenic Aids Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab Resource Materials: Skill-Related Fitness Lab 14A: Evaluating Skill-Related Physical Fitness Lab 14B: Identifying Symptoms of Overtraining Section V Nutrition and Body Composition 15 Body Composition Introduction The Facts about the Meaning and Measurement of Fatness Health Risks Associated with Overfatness: The Facts Health Risks Associated with Excessively Low Body Fatness: The Facts The Facts about the Origin of Overfatness The Facts about Diet, Physical Activity, and Fatness Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab Resource Materials: Evaluating Body Fatness Lab 15A: Evaluating Body Composition: Skinfold Measures Lab 15B: Evaluating Body Composition: Height, Weight, and Circumference Measures Lab 15C: Determining Your Daily Energy Expenditure 16 Nutrition Introduction The Facts about Basic Nutrition and Health Dietary Recommendations for Fat: The Facts Dietary Recommendations for Carbohydrates: The Facts Dietary Recommendations for Proteins: The Facts Dietary Recommendations for Vitamins: The Facts Dietary Recommendations for Minerals: The Facts Dietary Recommendations for Water and Other Fluids: The Facts The Facts about Sound Eating Practices The Facts about Nutrition and Physical Performance The Facts: Nutrition Quackery Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 16A: Nutrition Analysis Lab 16B: Selecting Nutritious Foods 17 Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness Introduction The Facts: Lifestyles and Fat Control Some Facts about Eating and Fat Control Some Facts about Physical Activity and Fat Control Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 17A: Selecting Strategies for Managing Eating Lab 17B: Keeping Records for Fat Control Section VI Stress Management 18 Stress and Health Introduction The Facts about Stress and Tension The Facts about Sources of Stress The Facts about the Appraisal of Stress The Facts about Responses to Stress The Facts about Stress and Health Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Lab 18A: Evaluating Your Stress Level Lab 18B: Evaluating Your Hardiness 19 Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management Introduction The Facts about Coping with Stress Physical Activity and Stress Management: The Facts The Facts about Conscious Relaxation Techniques Some Facts about Muscle Tension and Sleep Social Support and Stress Management: The Facts The Facts about Work and Leisure The Facts about Time Management Step 1--Establish Priorities Step 2--Monitor Your Current Time Use Step 3--Analyze Your Current Time Use Step 4--Make a Schedule Strategies for Action: Steps for Stress Management Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 19A: Evaluating Neuromuscular Tension Lab 19B: Relaxing Tense Muscles Lab 19C: Evaluating Coping Strategies Lab 19D: Evaluating Levels of Social Support Lab 19E: Time Management Section VII Avoiding Destructive Behaviors 20 The Use and Abuse of Tobacco Introduction The Facts about Tobacco and Nicotine The Health Risks of Tobacco: The Facts The Facts of Tobacco Usage Strategies for Action: The Facts about Quitting Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 20A: Use and Abuse of Tobacco 21 Use and Abuse of Alcohol Introduction The Facts about Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages The Facts about the Health and Behavioral Consequences of Alcohol The Facts about Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol Abuse Strategies for Action: The Facts about Responsible Drinking and Hosting Web Review Suggested Readings Lab 21A: Blood Alcohol Level Lab 21B: Perceptions about Alcohol Use 22 Use and Abuse of Other Drugs Introduction The Facts About Drugs The Facts About Misuse or Abuse of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications Strategies for Action: The Facts about Getting Help Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 22A: Use and Abuse of Other Drugs 23 Preventing Sexually Transmitted Diseases Introduction General Facts The Facts about HIV/AIDS The Facts about Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Lab 23A: Sexually Transmitted Disease Risk Questionnaire Section VIII Making Informed Choices 24 Preventing Other Health Threast through Lifestyle Changes Introduction The Facts about Cancer The Facts about Diabetes The Facts about Other Health Threats Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 24A: Determining Your Cancer Risk Lab 24B: Breast and Testicular Self-Exams 25 Recognizing Quackery: Becoming an Informed Consumer Introduction The Facts about Physical Activity The Facts about Passive Exercise and Passive Devices The Facts about Baths The Facts about Quacks The Facts about Equipment The Facts about Health Clubs The Facts about Dietary Supplements The Facts about Fitness Books, Magazines, and Articles Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 25A: Practicing Consumer Skills: Evaluating Products Lab 25B: Evaluating a Health/Wellness or Fitness Club 26 Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change Introduction Increasing Years and Quality of Life: The Facts Healthy Lifestyles: The Facts Participating in Physical Activity Regularly Eating Properly (Good Nutrition) Managing Stress Avoiding Destructive Habits Practicing Safe Sex Adopting Good Safety Habits Learning First Aid Adopting Good Personal Health Behaviors Seeking and Complying with Medical Advice Being an Informed Consumer Protecting the Environment Managing Time and Priorities Effectively The Art of Achieving Health and Wellness: The Facts Strategies for Action: The Facts Web Review Suggested Readings Fitness and Wellness News Update Lab 26A: Planning Your Lifestyle Physical Activity Program Lab 26B: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change Appendices Appendix A Metric Conversion Chart Appendix B Metric Conversion of Selected Charts and Tables Appendix C Calorie Guide to Common Foods Appendix D Calories of Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fats in Foods Appendix E Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating

Szczegóły: Concepts Of Fitness - Greg Welk, Charles B. Corbin, Ruth Lindsey

Tytuł: Concepts Of Fitness
Autor: Greg Welk, Charles B. Corbin, Ruth Lindsey
Producent: McGraw-Hill
ISBN: 9780073028330
Rok produkcji: 2004
Ilość stron: 544
Oprawa: brak formatu
Waga: 1.11 kg

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