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Exploring the history of health and fitness, this book presents 30 thematic essays that span from ancient times to the present, highlighting exercise as a vital form of medicine. Topics include the health benefits of the hunter-gatherer lifestyle, the evolution of health professionals, and the impact of the Olympic movement. Each chapter features learning objectives, a glossary for specialized terms, and questions to provoke critical thinking. Concluding discussions address the implications for contemporary public health policies, making it ideal for students in related fields.
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A History of Health & Fitness: Implications for Policy Today, Roy J. Shephard
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- A History of Health & Fitness: Implications for Policy Today
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Roy J. Shephard
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 532
- ISBN13
- 9783319879499
- Category
- Health / Medicine, Hobby and Home, Nature in general, Pedagogy
- Description
- Exploring the history of health and fitness, this book presents 30 thematic essays that span from ancient times to the present, highlighting exercise as a vital form of medicine. Topics include the health benefits of the hunter-gatherer lifestyle, the evolution of health professionals, and the impact of the Olympic movement. Each chapter features learning objectives, a glossary for specialized terms, and questions to provoke critical thinking. Concluding discussions address the implications for contemporary public health policies, making it ideal for students in related fields.