Physical Activity in Diverse Populations: Evidence and Practice
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (681 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1138674575 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 310 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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She has been teaching undergraduate and graduate students about health disparities in underserved populations for more than 10 years.. Melissa Bopp is an associate professor of kinesiology at Pennsylvania State University, USA. She has worked extensively with underserved populations in a variety of settings. Her research expertise includes community-based strategies for pro
About the AuthorMelissa Bopp is an associate professor of kinesiology at Pennsylvania State University, USA. She has been teaching undergraduate and graduate students about health disparities in underserved populations for more than 10 years.. Her research expertise includes community-based strategies for promoting physical activity. She has worked extensively with underserved populations in a variety of settings
Each chapter considers how the social determinants that impact on health are formed by the environments in which people live, work, learn and play. This book examines how social determinants such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation and disability can impact on physical activity and its associated health outcomes. Incorporating a series of original case studies, this book analyzes physical activity behaviors in groups such as: African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans and Native Americans military veterans and physically disabled populations low-income populations rural populations LGBT populations. It also includes a variety of useful features such as key terms, summary points and critical thinking questions, as well as a chapter on international perspectives.Physical Activity in Diverse Populations: Evidence and Practice is vital reading for any course touching on social factors in physical activity behavior.. It explores the social, cultural, political and environmental factors that influence engagement in physical activity in a range of diverse populations and presents evidence-based, culturally appropriate strategies for targeting and promoting physical activity participation. The health benefits associated with regular physical activity are now widely recognized