Research Methods in Physical Activity and Health

Name: Research Methods in Physical Activity and Health
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Research Methods in Physical Activity and HealthAuthor(s): Stephen R. Bird\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138067684, 978-1138067684\nSynopsis\nPhysical activity is vital for good health. It has an established strong evidence base for its positive effects on functional capacity, reducing the risk of many chronic diseases, and promoting physical, mental and social well-being. Furthermore, these benefits are evident across a diversity of ages, groups and populations. The need for these benefits in current societies means that exercise practitioners, professional bodies, institutions, health authorities and governments require high quality evidence to establish appropriate exercise guidelines, implementation strategies and effective exercise prescription at individual, group and population levels. Research Methods in Physical Activity and Health is the first book to comprehensively present the issues associated wi.