Obesity: A Kinesiology Perspective
$468.28
- Hardcover
292 pages
- Release Date
19 July 2018
Summary
There have been many books written on the subject of obesity, but most have approached the topic from the standpoint of the nutritionist, concluding from the somewhat fallacious evidence of changes in body mass that exercise has little place in the prevention or the treatment of obesity.
This new volume, written by an exercise physiologist, approaches the topic through a thoughtful lens, suggesting that regular physical activity plays an important role in preventing the development …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781138610477 |
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| ISBN-10: | 113861047X |
| Author: | Roy Shephard |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 292 |
| Release Date: | 19 July 2018 |
| Weight: | 534g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
| Series: | Routledge Research in Physical Activity and Health |
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About The Author
Roy Shephard
Roy J. Shephard is Professor Emeritus of Applied Physiology in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto, Canada. He was Director of the School of Physical and Health Education (now the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education) at the University of Toronto for 12 years (1979–1991), and he served as Director of the University of Toronto Graduate Programme in Exercise Sciences from 1964 to 1985.
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