Physical activity & health : an interactive approach / David Q.Thomas, Jerome E. Kotecki.

Rev. ed. of: Physical activity and health / Kelli McCormack Brown, David Q. Thomas, Jerome E. Kotecki. c2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The physical activity and health connection -- Foundations of physical activity -- Understanding and enhancing health behaviors -- The heart of physical activity : cardiovascular health -- Physical inactivity and cardiovascular disease -- The role of physical activity in preventing diabetes and cancer -- Optimal nutrition for an active lifestyle -- Metabolic health -- Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight -- Achieving optimal bone health -- Muscular strength and endurance -- Stretching and flexibility -- Understanding mental health, stress, and physical activity -- Making informed decisions about substance abuse -- Exercise consumerism -- Developing healthy sexual and intimate relationships -- Preventing sexually transmitted diseases.