Physical Activity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Siefken Katja
Physical Activity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Siefken Katja This book critically evaluates the complex relations between physical activity, health imperatives and cultural and social…
Specifikacia Physical Activity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Siefken Katja
Physical Activity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Siefken Katja
This book critically evaluates the complex relations between physical activity, health imperatives and cultural and social opportunities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).The book explores the uncertainty of knowledge around physical activity behavior and its distinctive meanings in LMIC contexts, the factors influencing physical activity, and how populations across the world understand and live the concept of physical activity. Overall, the text relates theory to practical examples to facilitate a better understanding It discusses the key challenges and opportunities for sustaining physical activity within geographically and culturally diverse contexts of LMICs; introduces the reader to contemporary global physical activity approaches, models and policies; and presents case studies from around the world, including Asia, Africa, South America, the Pacific and Europe.