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Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2009

1 online zdroj

ISBN 9781492595397 (online)

ISBN 9781492574828 (PDF ebook)

ISBN 9780736066938 (print)

Physical activity intervention series

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Developing Effective Physical Activity Programs emphasizes the move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to physical activity interventions by providing evidence-based recommendations for designing, implementing, and evaluating more effective and appropriate physical activity interventions for diverse populations. Part of Human Kinetics’ Physical Activity Intervention series, the book provides research, methods, techniques, and support to health professionals seeking ways to promote physical activity programs that meet the specific needs of women, overweight and obese populations, older adults, and ethnically diverse populations--those shown as most likely to be sedentary and in need of the benefits of physical activity interventions. Developing Effective Physical Activity Programs offers background information to guide the planning process: Physical activity recommendations for adults from various federal agencies and professional organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department Health and Human Services, and the American College of Sports Medicine; An overview of scientific literature, which serves as a foundation for the physical activity recommendations; Detailed information regarding the four cornerstones of physical activity promotion: needs assessment, program planning, program implementation, and program evaluation; Descriptions of various physical activity measurement techniques and factors to consider when choosing one of these techniques. The authors explain how careful consideration of the needs of specific populations can increase the success of physical activity interventions. They present evidence-based recommendations for working with various populations.-.

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Part I. Thinking About the Foundations of Physical Activity -- Chapter 1. Promoting and Maintaining Health Through Physical Activity Recommendations -- Chapter 2. Planning and Evaluating Physical Activity Programs -- Chapter 3. Measuring Physical Activity -- Part II. Working With Specific Populations -- Chapter 4. Interventions for Women -- Chapter 5. Interventions for Obese and Overweight Individuals -- Chapter 6. Interventions for Older Adults -- Chapter 7. Interventions for Ethnically Diverse Populations -- Part III. Considering the Variables -- Chapter 8. Increasing Physical Activity Through Environmental Approaches -- Chapter 9. Increasing Physical Activity by Considering the Setting -- Chapter 10. Effectively Using Mediated Programming