Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness, 8/e
Thomas D. Fahey,
California State University -- Chico Paul M. Insel,
Stanford University Walton T. Roth,
Stanford University
ISBN: 0073523720 Copyright year: 2009
About the Authors
Thomas Fahey Ed.D., is professor of Physical Education and Exercise Science at California State University, Chico, where he teaches courses in exercise physiology. He is also an assistant coach with the track and field team.
He received his doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Fahey has written college textbooks on exercise physiology, athletic training, weight training, golf, and wellness. He has also written many articles for scholarly journals and popular magazines. He is a contributing editor and writes monthly research columns for Muscular Development magazine.
His interests include travel, skiing, golf, tennis, weight training, hiking, and discus throwing. Dr. Fahey is the current World Masters Champion in the discus, a five time National Masters Champion in the discus, two time silver medalist in the Masters World Championship, and a two-time Gold medalist in the World Masters Games.
Paul Insel PhD, is Clinical Associate Professor of psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has been the principal investigator of numerous NIH studies involving health education, mental health, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and nutrition. He has authored 14 books and more than 100 articles.
Walton T. Roth M.D.,vis Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and Chief of the Psychiatric Consultation Service at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. He is author of over 150 research articles about how the body reacts to stress and psychological disorders. His clinical specialties are the treatment of anxiety disorders and psychiatric consultation in the general hospital.
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