Kohl, Harold W., 1960-

Foundations of physical activity and public health / Harold W. Kohl III and Tinker D. Murray. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2012. - 281 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Fundamentals of public health -- Fundamentals of kinesiology -- Integrating public health and physical activity -- Measuring physical activity -- Cardiorespiratory and metabolic health -- Overweight and obesity -- Musculoskeletal and functional health -- Cancers -- Mental health -- Health risks of exercise and physical activity -- Informational methods for promoting physical activity -- School-based approaches to promoting physical activity -- Behavioral and social approaches to promoting physical activity -- Environmental and policy approaches to promoting physical activity -- Physical activity and public health program and policy evaluation -- Partnership development and advocacy.

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Exercise--Physiological aspects.
Public health.