Physical Activity and Health
This section of the chapter provides general information on the health benefits of physically active lifestyles. The site below is a page from a Web site that describes the health effects of physical activity and is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Visit the The Link between Physical Activity and Morbidity and Mortality web site
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The Health-Related Components of Physical Fitness
This section of the chapter describes the health-related components of physical fitness. The site below provides general information on health and physical fitness, including information about health-related publications, periodicals, and school programs. The sponsor of the site, AAHPERD, promotes and supports creative and health-enhancing lifestyles to ensure quality programs in health, physical education, recreation, dance, and sports.
Visit the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance web site
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Athletic Performance
This section of the chapter includes general information about sport-related components of physical fitness. The site below, which is sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), provides brochures, position papers, and other publications on physical performance and fitness. ACSM promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance and health.
Visit the American College of Sports Medicine web site
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Athletic Performance
This section of the chapter discusses the role of nutrition and optimal physical fitness and performance. The site below, which is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension program, provides basic information about pregame meal planning, energy needs for activity, and fluid maintenance.
Visit the Sports and Nutrition web site
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Consumer Health: Choosing a Fitness Center
The Consumer Health box in Chapter 11 has information to help consumers choose reliable fitness centers. The site below is a page from a Web site that lists specific tips for choosing fitness clubs. This site is sponsored by the Better Business Bureau, a national organization with regional units that provides reports on businesses to help consumers make informed decisions.
Visit the Tips for Consumers:Health Clubs web site
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Across the Lifespan: Physical Fitness
This section of the chapter includes basic information that concerns the fitness needs of elderly Americans. The "Nutrition" page provides general information concerning nutrition, fitness, and aging, as well as links to related sites. The page is from a Web site that is sponsored by the Administration on Aging.
Visit the Agency on Aging web site
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