Physical Activity and Health. An Interactive Approach

Chapter 1 The Physical Activity and Health Connection
Chapter 2 Understanding and Enhancing Health Behaviors
Chapter 3 Principles of Physical Fitness Development
Chapter 4 The Heart of Physical Fitness: Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Chapter 5 The Power of Resistance Training: Strengthening Your Health
Chapter 6 Focus on Flexibility: Stretching for Better Health
Chapter 7 Optimal Nutrition for an Active Lifestyle
Chapter 8 Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Chapter 9 Achieving Optimal Bone Health
Chapter 10 Mental Health and Coping with Stress
Chapter 11 Making Informed Decisions About Drug Use
Chapter 12 Consumer Health
Chapter 13 Developing Healthy Social and Intimate Relationships
Chapter 14 Protecting Your Cardiovascular System
Chapter 15 Reducing Your Cancer Risk
Chapter 16 Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections
Appendix A Injury Care and Prevention
Appendix B Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)

Physical Activity & Health, Fifth Edition assists and encourage students in developing a personalized physical activity and health plan based on information gleaned from the latest scientific evidence and research. The text uses a distinct interactive approach that instills confidence in students to improve their health and well-being. Through its clear and systematic coverage of the essentials of personal health and fitness, Physical Activity & Health equips students with the information, skills, and practical know-how to gain control of their health.

Jerome E. Kotecki is a Professor of Health Science in the Department of Nutrition and Health Science located within the College of Health at Ball State University. Dr. Kotecki earned his doctorate in health education and his master’s degree in exercise science from Indiana University. Dr. Kotecki has published more than forty scientific research papers on the prevention, arrest, and reversal of the most common chronic diseases facing Americans today. He has authored or coauthored multiple textbooks on the importance of healthy lifestyle habits to enhance the multidimensional components of human health and prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic conditions. An experienced teacher and researcher, he is devoted to helping students adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Dr. Kotecki has been recognized for his contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning by his department, college, and university.