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Informationen zum Autor Jerome E. Kotecki is a Professor of Health Science in the Department of Nutrition and Health Science located within the College of Health at Ball State University. Dr. Kotecki earned his doctorate in health education and his master's degree in exercise science from Indiana University. Dr. Kotecki has published more than forty scientific research papers on the prevention, arrest, and reversal of the most common chronic diseases facing Americans today. He has authored or coauthored multiple textbooks on the importance of healthy lifestyle habits to enhance the multidimensional components of human health and prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic conditions. An experienced teacher and researcher, he is devoted to helping students adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Dr. Kotecki has been recognized for his contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning by his department, college, and university.' Klappentext Physical Activity & Health, Fifth Edition assists and encourage students in developing a personalized physical activity and health plan based on information gleaned from the latest scientific evidence and research. The text uses a distinct interactive approach that instills confidence in students to improve their health and well-being. Through its clear and systematic coverage of the essentials of personal health and fitness, Physical Activity & Health equips students with the information, skills, and practical know-how to gain control of their health. Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Assess Yourself workbook activities have been incorporated into the text and are included in Navigate 2 as writable PDFs Where Am I? boxes provide students with the opportunity to assess their readiness to change using the Stages of Change behavior change model The Me I Want to Be boxes encourage students to construct a personal action plan while also measuring the reader's level of self-efficacy Revised statistics and data incorporated throughout the text reflect the current state of physical activity and health status in the U.S and around the world Physical activity Fitness Wellness Personal health (c) 2018 666 pages...
