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Test Bank For Total Fitness and Wellness, 8th Edition By K. Powers
Test Bank For Total Fitness and Wellness, 8th Edition By Scott K. Powers,Stephen L. Dodd, ISBN-13: 9780135573181
Overview
Description
For courses in Health and Fitness.
This package includes Mastering Health.
Strengthen students’ core knowledge of fitness and wellness
Total Fitness and Wellness gives students a solid foundation in fitness and wellness, while providing them with the tools they need to make healthy behavioral changes and lifestyle choices. The easy-to-use text provides students with a clear learning path through practical fitness information they can incorporate into their lives.
The 8th Edition presents current research and topics of student interest such as eating disorders, stress-management strategies, barefoot running, Pilates, diabetes and pre-diabetes, ergogenic dietary supplements, at-home fitness equipment, antioxidants, and emotional health. Total Fitness and Wellness now provides access to MyDietAnalysis–a diet and activity tracking tool that gives students an easy way to analyze their physical activity and daily nutrient intake. MyDietAnalysis is powered by ESHA Research, accessible on all devices, and included at no extra charge with Mastering Health.
For a focused presentation on fitness, the Brief Edition consists of Chapters 1-11 from the big book so students receive the basics on fitness, nutrition, cardiovascular disease, and stress management.
Reach every student by pairing this text with Mastering Health
Mastering™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools developed to engage students and emulate the office-hour experience, Mastering personalizes learning and improves results for each student. With a variety of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult personal health and fitness concepts. Learn more about Mastering Health.
Table of Contents
1 Understanding Fitness and Wellness
2 General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness
3 Cardiorespiratory Endurance: Assessment and Prescription
4 Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance
5 Improving Flexibility
6 Body Composition
7 Creating Your Total Fitness and Wellness Plan
8 Nutrition for Health and Fitness
9 Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight
10 Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
11 Stress Management
12 Special Considerations Related to Exercise and Injury Prevention
13 Cancer
14 Sexually Transmitted Infections
15 Addiction and Substance Abuse
Answers to Study Questions
Nutritive Value of Selected Foods and Fast Foods