| Description |
xiii, 578 pages : illustrations, chiefly color ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction to Health and Wellness -- UNIT 1. The Biological Basis of Human Movement: Ch. 2. Human Anatomy: The Pieces of the Body Puzzle -- Ch. 3. Muscle Structure and Function -- Ch. 4. Muscles at Work -- Ch. 5. Energy for Muscular Activity -- Ch. 6. The Heart and Lungs at Work --Ch. 7. How do I Move? The Science of Biomechanics -- Ch. 8. Out of Harm's Way: Sports Injuries -- UNIT 2. Human Performance: Ch. 9. Physical Fitness -- Ch. 10. Evaluation in Physical and Health Education -- Ch. 11. The Nutritional Connection -- Ch. 12. Weight Management: Finding a Healthy Balance -- Ch. 13. Substance Use and Abuse -- Ch. 14. The Mental Side of Human Performance -- UNIT 3. Motor Development: Ch. 15. Growth and Development -- Ch. 16. Movement Intelligence: A Vast Store of Skills -- Ch. 17. Information Processing in Motor Learning -- Ch. 18. Motor Learning in Practice: Skill Acquisition -- |
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UNIT 4. Physical Activity and Sport in Society: Ch. 19. Physical Activity and Sport Issues -- Ch. 20. Society, Culture, and Sport -- Ch. 21. Philosophy of Sport -- Ch. 22. Technology, Sport, and the Body -- Ch. 23. Career Opportunities |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 568-572) and index |
| Subject |
Kinesiology.
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Human mechanics.
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Physical education and training.
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| ISBN |
9780920905074 (hbk.) |
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0920905072 (hbk.) |
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