Teen Health Series: Fitness Information for Teens

Editor: Hayes, Kevin
Publication Year: 2021
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.

Price: Core Collection Only This title is available on our Core subscription collections and is not available for individual purchase.
ISBN: 978-0-78-081968-9
Category: Health & Medicine - Health
Image Count: 11
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents

Provides consumer health information for teens about maintaining health through physical activity, including facts about preventing injury and overcoming obstacles to fitness. Includes index and resource information.

This book is found in the following Credo Collections:

Preface
Part 1 | Your Body and the Components of Fitness
Chapter 1—Physical Activity Facts
Chapter 2—The Key Components of Fitness
Chapter 3—Monitoring Student Fitness Levels
Chapter 4—The Role of a Healthy Diet in Fitness
Chapter 5—The Role of Sleep in Wellness
Chapter 6—Why Warm-Up and Cool-Down Are Recommended for Physical Activity?
Part 2 | Building and Maintaining a Fitness Plan
Chapter 7—Getting Started on a Path to Fitness
Chapter 8—Various Physical Activities and Calories Used
Chapter 9—Body Mass Index
Chapter 10—Healthy Decisions for a Healthy Lifestyle
Chapter 11—Steps That Can Be Taken to Get Kids Moving
Chapter 12—Reducing Screen Time and Promoting Physical Activity
Chapter 13—Exercising with Family to Stay Motivated
Chapter 14—Preventing Health Risks with Fitness
Chapter 15—Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity
Part 3 | Various Exercises and Activities to Keep You Fit
Chapter 16—Exercising and Physical Fitness
Chapter 17—Stretching
Chapter 18—Strength and Resistance Exercises
Chapter 19—Levels of Intensity for Aerobic Activity
Chapter 20—Cardiorespiratory Exercise
Chapter 21—Various High-Intensity Exercise Methods
Chapter 22—Swimming
Chapter 23—Dance – A Fun Way to Stay Fit
Chapter 24—Pilates
Chapter 25—Yoga
Chapter 26—Mind–Body Practices
Part 4 | Youth Sports Participation and Access
Chapter 27—Schools: A Key Setting for Physical Activity
Chapter 28—Community-Based Setting to Promote Physical Health in Youth
Chapter 29—Team Sports and Individual Sports
Chapter 30—Sports for Teen Girls and Boys
Chapter 31—Fitness Activities for Teenagers Who Have a Mental or a Physical Disability
Chapter 32—Activities for Teens Who Do Not Like Sports
Chapter 33—Barriers to Initial Participation and Continued Involvement
Part 5 | Sports and Fitness Safety
Chapter 34—Understanding and Preventing Sports Injuries
Chapter 35—Safety Tips While Engaging in Sports
Chapter 36—Choosing the Right Sport for You
Chapter 37—Avoiding Mistakes in the Gym
Chapter 38—Dietary Supplements for Athletic Performance
Chapter 39—Hydration and Nutrition for Physical Activity
Chapter 40—Abuse in Sports
Chapter 41—Avoiding Steroids While Building Your Body
Chapter 42—Fitness Wear for Workout Comfort and Safety
Chapter 43—COVID-19 Considerations for Outdoor Activities
Part 6 | Problems Relating to Physical Fitness
Chapter 44—Factors That Influence the Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents
Chapter 45—Staying Active at Any Size
Chapter 46—Compulsive Exercise
Chapter 47—Eating Behaviors of Children and Adolescents
Chapter 48—Physical Activity May Prevent Substance Abuse
Chapter 49—Diabetes and Being Active
Chapter 50—Female Athlete Triad: Three Symptoms That Mean Trouble
Chapter 51—Children and Adolescents with Disabilities
Chapter 52—Physical Activity and Menstrual Cycle
Part 7 | Health and Wellness Trends
Chapter 53—Fitness and Exercise Trends
Chapter 54—Wellness or Fitness Tourism
Chapter 55—Online Fitness Training
Chapter 56—Digital Health and Fitness Wearables
Part 8 | If You Need More Information
Chapter 57—Resources for More Information about Fitness
Chapter 58—Resources for More Information about Specific Sports and Activities