Routledge Physical Activity and Health 3E

Physical Activity and Health explains clearly, systematically and in detail the relationship between physical activity, health and disease, and examines the role of exercise in the prevention and management of a wide range of important conditions.

Now in a fully updated and expanded third edition, this is the most complete and engaging textbook on the subject. It offers a balanced examination of the latest evidence linking levels of physical activity with the risk of mortality, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity, cancer, osteoporosis and dementia. Designed to help the reader evaluate the quality of the evidence, the book includes an invaluable discussion of common study designs and the inherent difficulties of measuring physical activity. It examines the evidence in relation to child and adolescent health, older adults, hazards of exercise, sedentary behaviour, public health policy and, in a new chapter, mental health, and an epilogue considers the emerging evidence regarding the significance of physical activity and COVID-19.

Containing chapter summaries, study tasks, guides to supplementary reading, a glossary of key terms and an abundance of figures and tables, Physical Activity and Health is an essential course text, and important reading for undergraduate, masters and postgraduate research students of sport and exercise science, public health, physical therapy, medicine and nursing.

This third edition is supported by an updated companion website featuring self-test questions, PowerPoint slides, learning activities and website links.

• The most engaging, student-friendly introduction to physical activity and health currently available
• Encourages students to engage critically with the evidence
• Presents sophisticated, cutting edge science in clear and accessible terms
• Third edition is fully revised and updated to include the very latest scientific evidence and data
• Includes brand new chapter on exercise and mental health
• Third edition includes expanded coverage of sedentary behaviour, high intensity exercise, exercise prescription and therapy, and the measurement of physical activity
• Now contains a wider range of international cases and data, including Asia, South America and the developing world as well as the US, UK, and Europe
• Every chapter contains useful features such as chapter summaries, study activities, self-evaluation tasks and guides to ‘landmark’ supplementary reading
• Companion website with additional review and exam questions, practical activities, PowerPoint slides, annotated web links, glossary and flashcards