"Physical activity, inactivity and their relationship to health are serious concerns for governments around the world. This is the first book to critically examine the policy and practice of physical activity from a multi-disciplinary, social-scientific perspective. Moving beyond the usual biophysical and epidemiological approaches, it defines and explores the key themes that are shaping the global physical activity debate. Unrivalled in ..."
"This edited collection includes articles which examine the complex relationships between sport, physical activity and public health. It reflects a current expansion in academic, policy and practice interest in sport and physical activity for public health. Our contributors discuss issues connected to the politics and policy of sport, physical activity and public health by focusing on a range of theoretical themes including evidence and ..."
The Politics of Physical Activity (Hardback) by JoePiggin Hardcover, 134 Pages, Published 2019 by Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom ISBN-13: 978-0-367-25893-1, ISBN: 0-367-25893-5
"Defining 'politics' as contests over ideas, values and visions about what a physically active society could be, this book uses critical analysis to challenge accepted truths about physical activity and therefore opens up a pathway to more ..."
The Politics of Physical Activity(1st Edition) (Routledge Research in Physical Activity and Health) by JoePiggin Paperback, 134 Pages, Published 2021 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-0-367-72767-3, ISBN: 0-367-72767-6
"Physical activity, inactivity and their relationship to health are serious concerns for governments around the world. This is the first book to critically examine the policy and practice of physical activity from a multi-disciplinary, social-scientific perspective. Moving beyond the usual biophysical and epidemiological approaches, it defines and explores the key themes that are shaping the global physical activity debate. Unrivalled in ..."
"This edited collection includes articles which examine the complex relationships between sport, physical activity and public health. It reflects a current expansion in academic, policy and practice interest in sport and physical activity for public health. Our contributors discuss issues connected to the politics and policy of sport, physical activity and public health by focusing on a range of theoretical themes including evidence and ..."
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Cambridge University Press, 1–22. Hardman, A.E. and Stensel, D.J., 2009.
Physical activity and health: the evidence explained. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.
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and practice. London: SAGE. Hillsdon, M., et al., 2005. A review of the evidence
on the effectiveness of public health interven ..."
"David McGillivray is professor in event and digital cultures at the University of the
West of Scotland. David's research interests focus on the ... Nanette Mutrie has
been chair of physical activity for health at the University of Edinburgh since July
2012. She directs the Physical Activity for Health ... Nanette is a chartered
psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a fellow of the British
Association of Sport and ..."
"... Joe Piggin The right of Joe Piggin to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be ..."