Physical Activity in Diverse Populations
Physical Activity in Diverse Populations The health benefits associated with regular physical activity are now widely recognized. It explores the social, cultural, political and environmental factors…
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Physical Activity in Diverse Populations
The health benefits associated with regular physical activity are now widely recognized. 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.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