Thaxton, Nolan A.
Pathways to fitness : foundations, motivation, applications / Nolan A. Thaxton. - New York : Harper & Row, c1988. - xiv, 457 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographies and index.
Contents: Section one Foundations for fitness; Chapter 1 Physical fitness in modern society -- Chapter 2 Clarifying selected fitness concepts -- Chapter 3 Understanding the human body as an exercise machine -- Chapter 4 Nutrition, exercise, and weight control -- Chapter 5 Evaluation of physical fitness -- Section two Motivation for fitness; Chapter 6 Risk factors in cardiovascular disease -- Chapter 7 Values of physical activity -- Chapter 8 Behavior change through behavior modification -- Section three Applications for fitness; Chapter 9 Principles and procedures for developing a physical fitness program -- Chapter 10 Pathways to cardiorespiratory endurance -- Chapter 11 Pathways to flexibility, strength, and muscular endurance -- Chapter 12 Pathways to weight control -- Chapter 13 Pathways to fitness for individuals with handicapping conditions -- Chapter 14 Special considerations and concerns
English
0060466189 [hardbound]
87008665
Exercise.
Physical fitness.
Health.
Pathways to fitness : foundations, motivation, applications / Nolan A. Thaxton. - New York : Harper & Row, c1988. - xiv, 457 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographies and index.
Contents: Section one Foundations for fitness; Chapter 1 Physical fitness in modern society -- Chapter 2 Clarifying selected fitness concepts -- Chapter 3 Understanding the human body as an exercise machine -- Chapter 4 Nutrition, exercise, and weight control -- Chapter 5 Evaluation of physical fitness -- Section two Motivation for fitness; Chapter 6 Risk factors in cardiovascular disease -- Chapter 7 Values of physical activity -- Chapter 8 Behavior change through behavior modification -- Section three Applications for fitness; Chapter 9 Principles and procedures for developing a physical fitness program -- Chapter 10 Pathways to cardiorespiratory endurance -- Chapter 11 Pathways to flexibility, strength, and muscular endurance -- Chapter 12 Pathways to weight control -- Chapter 13 Pathways to fitness for individuals with handicapping conditions -- Chapter 14 Special considerations and concerns
English
0060466189 [hardbound]
87008665
Exercise.
Physical fitness.
Health.