Exercise and Fitness (Issues That Concern You)

Focusing on topics of special concern to students, this series makes complex issues less intimidating and more accessible; each book presents 10 to 14 readings from a variety of perspectives that allow readers to better understand the topic.; Title explores issues related to exercise and fitness, addressing actions that can be taken by families, schools, and communities to improve fitness levels and nutrition and to reduce obesity. Contributors explore evolving physical education programs that include alternative sports and technologies like pedometers and video games to teach students fitness for life.; Students must often make informed decisions about serious issues that will affect the course of their lives. Focusing on topics of special concern to students, the Issues That Concern You series helps make these complex issues less intimidating and more accessible. Color photos, charts, graphs, tables and editorial cartoons reinforce information as well as present important statistical data. Each volume also includes facts taken from a variety of government and research facilities, to tell students more of what they want to know about the issue, and guidance for students to aid them in addressing the issue in their own lives. A bibliography and thorough subject index round out each volume. Read more