Motivating People to be Physically Active (Physical Activity Intervention Series)

Motivating People to be Physically Active (Physical Activity Intervention Series)

by Bess H . Marcus (Author)

Synopsis

This volume aims to provide the reader with a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of how and why motivation levels may influence an individual's physical activity. It covers numerous individuals with different circumstances to provide the reader with the tools to motivate varied groups and enable all people to be more physically active.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 232
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: Dec 2002

ISBN 10: 0736040641
ISBN 13: 9780736040648

Author Bio

Steven N. Blair, PED, is the director of research at The Cooper Institute. Dr. Blair was the senior scientific editor of the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health in 1996 and received the Surgeon General's Medallion for his work. He is one of very few people outside the U.S. Public Health Service to receive this award.

He has served as the president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity.

Dr. Blair has two honorary doctorates, a 1994 doctor honoris causa from the Free University of Brussels and a 1996 doctor of health science from Lander University.