Concepts of Fitness and Wellness: A Comprehensive Lifestyle Approach, 7/e
Charles B. Corbin,
Arizona State University--Tempe Gregory J. Welk,
Iowa State University William R. Corbin,
Yale University Karen A. Welk,
Mary Greeley Medical Center
ISBN: 0073523593 Copyright year: 2008
What's New
Reinforces the importance of self-management skills for behavior change with expanded Strategies for Action sections throughout the text.
Includes expanded coverage of environmental issues that influence health, such as policies on nutrition and the development of more “walkable” communities.
Integrates coverage of lifestyle change (formerly Concept 2) with concepts of program planning (formerly Concept 6) to facilitate the application of decision-making skills for different lifestyle behaviors.
Combines coverage of safe exercise practice (formerly Concept 12) with information on body mechanics (formerly Concept 13) to provide a more efficient presentation of these related concepts.
Highlights the new 2005 Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid to help students adopt and maintain healthier nutrition choices.
Provides new Technology Update and In the News sections to help students understand and interpret new health-related information and resources.
Includes new design with many new photographs to improve accessibility, instruction, and interest for students.
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