Total Fitness and Wellness, 3rd Edition / Behavior Change Log Book & Wellness Journal [Paperback]

Scott K. Powers (Author), Stephen L. Dodd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 18, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0321532236 | ISBN-13: 978-0321532237 | Edition: 3

Thoroughly revised and updated to be relevant, approachable, and appealing, Total Fitness and Wellness, Brief Third Edition gives students a solid foundation in fitness and lifetime wellness, while teaching them how to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices. The Third Edition combines the latest research in exercise science, expanded coverage of behavior change, and exciting new features with the most comprehensive supplements package in the market to make a book instructors and students alike will enjoy using.

Understanding Fitness and Wellness, General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness, Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription, Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance, Improving Flexibility, Body Composition, Nutrition, Health, and Fitness, Exercise, Diet, and Weight Control, Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Stress Management, Lifetime Fitness. Intended for those interested in learning the basics of fitness and wellness.

 

0321532236 / 9780321532237 Total Fitness and Wellness, Brief Edition

 

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0321538129 / 9780321538123 Total Fitness and Wellness, Brief Edition

0805379363 / 9780805379365 Behavior Change Logbook and Wellness Journal

 

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Using an interactive approach for the evaluation of fitness levels and nutritional status, Total Fitness and Wellness, Brief Edition teaches readers how to bring about lifestyle/behavior changes to achieve optimal fitness and wellness Authors Scott Powers and Stephen Dodd, who have each taught for more than 20 years and won various teaching awards, bring their expertise in exercise physiology to this book. Includes chapters 1-10 and 16 from the book Total Fitness and Wellness, Third Edition and is packaged with the Behavior Change Log Book. In addition to covering the primary concepts of physical fitness and wellness, the book provides a strong foundation in both exercise physiology and nutrition while addressing important issues such as exercise-related injuries, exercise and the environment, and exercise for special populations. For college instructors and students, or anyone interested in fitness and wellness, fitness concepts, or personal fitness. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Scott Powers, Ph. D.

Scott currently holds the title of distinguished professor, and is also director of the Center for Exercise Science at the University of Florida. He has been teaching for over 20 years, and was named Teacher of the Year at UF in 1992. Scott served as president of the Southeastern Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine in 1986, and is the co-author of another textbook, Exercise Physiology, 6th edition, published by McGraw-Hill. As a member of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) Sports Medicine Review Board and the editorial board for the Journal of Applied Physiology, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, the International Journal of Sports Medicine, and the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, he is a well-known and highly respected individual in the field of exercise physiology. Currently, his primary area of research focused on investigating the relationship between exercise, diet and oxidative stress in tissues, and is supported by the American Heart Association.

 

Stephen Dodd, Ph. D.

Steve is currently a professor of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology at the University of Florida. He has been teaching for more than 20 years, and has won numerous awards, including the Teacher of the Year award in 1997. He has won the annual “Instructional Resources Grant” from UF every year since 1991, allowing him to make innovations in use of multimedia in his classroom. He has been active in professional organizations such as the American Physiological Society and the American College of Sports Medicine, and has served as a reviewer for numerous scholarly journals and several scientific granting agencies. The current focus of his research is the study of muscle dysfunction and adaptation associated with disuse.

 

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 3 edition (January 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321532236
• ISBN-13: 978-0321532237
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #646,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and educational, March 24, 2010

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This review is from: Total Fitness and Wellness, 3rd Edition / Behavior Change Log Book & Wellness Journal (Paperback)

Bought this book for school, but I've got to say that it didn't feel like work when I was reading it. If you're just looking to know more about being healthy, I would suggest this book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for your wellness, September 13, 2009

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Good textbook to use in and out of the classroom. Useful details and info to help guide you through the health and wellness aspect to your life.

5.0 out of 5 stars To the point, June 7, 2010

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This review is from: Total Fitness and Wellness, 3rd Edition / Behavior Change Log Book & Wellness Journal (Paperback)

This book was easy to understand and to the point. A lot of it made sense and was practical useful information. I especially like how they always put important vocabulary words at the bottom right of the pages. Instead of trying to formulate your own definition from how it was used in the sentence or paragraph, or having to turn to a dictionary, they simply had it defined for you. This was especially important to me, as I was able to make flashcards, memorize them, and do well on the tests. A very easy to use book.