Perspectives on Health and Exercise

Introduction C.Riddoch and J.McKenna SECTION1: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A LIFECOURSE PERSPECTIVE Physical Activity and health through the Lifespan C.Boreham and C.Riddoch SECTION 2: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH RELATIONSHIPS Epidemiology of Activity and Physical Health R.W.Jakes and N.J.Wareham Physical Activity and Mental Health D.Carless and G.Faulkner Objective Measurements of Physical Activity A.Copper Risks of Physical Activity W.van Mechelen SECTION 3: PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Inactivity, A Problem Waiting to be Solved N.Mutrie and C.Woods The Role of Primary Care A.Taylor Promoting Physical Activity through Schools K.Fox and J.Harris The Environment: The Greatest Barrier? J.Kerr, F.Ewes and D.Carroll SECTION 4: THE BIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Biological Aspects of Physical Activity and Health A.Vivu and M.Harro Bibliography Index