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Title Physical activity effects on the anthropological status of children, youth and adults / Fadilj Eminović and Milivoj Dopsaj, editors
Published New York : Nova Publishers, [2016]

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Description 1 online resource
Series Physical fitness, diet and exercise
Physical fitness, diet and exercise.
Contents PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EFFECTS ON THE ANTHROPOLOGICAL STATUS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS ; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EFFECTS ON THE ANTHROPOLOGICAL STATUS OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS ; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; CONTENTS ; FOREWORD ; Preface; Chapter 1 THE FIRST PHYSICAL MOVEMENTS OF LIFE: FETAL MOVEMENTS, THE MOTHER'S PSYCHOLOGICAL STATES AND WELLBEING OF THE FUTURE CHILD ; Abstract; Introduction; Fetal Development; Fetal State Patterns; Fetal Sensory Processing; Fetal Movements and Their Maternal Perception; Adult and Prenatal Attachment; Attachment and Alexithymia
A Pilot ResearchConclusion; References; Chapter 2 POTENTIAL URBAN-RURAL DIFFERENCES IN CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS AND BMI IN SERBIAN SCHOOLCHILDREN ; Abstract; Introduction; Methods; Participants; Pilot Study; National Study; Data Collection; Testing Procedures; Anthropometric Measures; Cardiorespiratory Fitness; Statistical Analysis; Results; Pilot Study; National Study; Discussion; Pilot Study; National Study; Limitations; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3 THE EFFECT OF REGULAR SPORT EXERCISE ON MUSCLE CONTRACTILE PROPERTIES IN CHILDREN ; Abstract; Introduction
MethodsParticipants; Study Design; Testing Procedures; Tensiomyographic Assessments; Sport Participation Assessment; Maximal Sprinting Velocity; Statistics; Results; Discussion; Conclusion; Study Limitations; References; Chapter 4 TREND CHANGES IN PHYSICAL FITNESS IN CHILDREN OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE -- TRANSVERSAL MODEL ; Abstract; Introduction; Methods; Participants; Testing Procedure; Statistics; Results; Trend Change of Monitored Characteristics Compared According to Years of Testing; Trend Change; Discussion; Conclusion; References
Chapter 5 THE EFFECTS OF LINEAR AND CHANGE-OF-DIRECTION SPEED TRAINING ON THE SPRINT PERFORMANCE OF YOUNG ADULTS Abstract; Introduction; Linear Speed Defined; Technical Factors Important to Linear Speed; The Sprinting Gait; Step Kinematics; Upper-Body Kinematics; Lower-Body Kinematics; Stance Kinetics; Change-of-Direction Speed Defined; Technical Factors Important to COD Speed; COD Gait Kinematics; COD Stance Kinetics; Introduction to Speed Training; Modalities Used for Linear Speed Training; Free Sprint Training; Resistance Training; Plyometrics Training; Resisted Sprint Training
Assisted Sprint TrainingModalities Used for COD Speed Training; Resistance Training for COD Speed; Plyometrics Training for COD Speed; Specific COD Drills; Deceleration Training; Conclusion; Chapter 6 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL FITNESS CHARACTERISTICS AND SPORTS EXPERIENCE IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE AMONG JAPANESE FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ; Abstract; Introduction; Participants; Testing Procedure; Handgrip Strength; Sit-Ups; Sit and Reach; Side Stepping; 20-m Shuttle Run; 50-m Sprint Run; Overhand Handball Throwing; Standing Long Jump; Statistics; Results; Discussion; Conclusion
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Physical fitness for children.
Physical fitness for youth.
Physical fitness for older people.
Physical fitness for people with disabilities.
Physical fitness for men.
Physical fitness for women.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine.
Physical fitness for women
Physical fitness for older people
Physical fitness for men
Physical fitness for children
Physical fitness for people with disabilities
Physical fitness for youth
Form Electronic book
Author Eminović, Fadilj, editor
LC no. 2020678559
ISBN 9781634848473
1634848470