Physical Activity in Human Experience: Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Bys: Storm J. Russell and James E. Curtis

>Physical Activity in Human Experience> is the first book to offer a critical, interdisciplinary review of physical activity research and practice. Featuring contributions from seven internationally recognized scholars who respresent a wide range of disciplines, the book presents human activity from a holistic perspective, linking the research emerging from various disciplines within the field.The authors review the latest research and insights from each of their fields--biology and physical science, psychology, social psychology, social history and cultural studies, sociology, economics, and environmental studies--and explain how this knowledge contributes to a broader perspective of human physical activity.The result is a unique contribution to the field of physical activity science that--unlocks essential information from the confines of each discipline,-broadens the scope for research and debate in the field,-offers a critical, informed, multidisciplinary discussion of the implications of a holistic approach, and-provides a broad knowledge base to help practitioners develop effective and coherent public health policies and programs.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873227654
• ISBN13: 9780873227650
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.5"