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Book Description Softcover. Condition: new. 1. We now know that moderate amounts of physical activity are essential for good health and yet only 40 of our population are regularly physically active What can you do as a professional to help people become physically active not only for tomorrow but for a lifetimeIts no easy task to get people out of their cars and onto their bikes out of the elevators and onto the stairs out of their offices and onto the walking paths Changing peoples behavior is never easy But Promoting Physical Activity the CDCs new guide for community action will help you do so It is a practical reference logically organized and loaded with useful informationThe guide begins by clearly explaining the benefits of physical activity and how to achieve a moderately active lifestyle Next youll learn stepbystep strategies for increasing the probability of individuals becoming physically active Youll also find numerous ideas for specific actions you can take to promote physical activity in your community worksite and school The books Resources for Action section contains website addresses and contact information for dozens of relevant agencies organizations and programs across the country as well as other resources that will help you offer successful physical activity promotional programsPromoting Physical Activity equips you to reach out to the physically inactive people in your community and get them excited about physical activity Drawing on the latest theories for changing behavior this innovative resource shows you how to find out what matters most to the people you want to help By learning to focus on their perceptions and by understanding the barriers that keep them from being active youll be able to create physical activity programs that your specific audience wants needs and is ready for Then theyll be motivated to make active choices in their daily livesWhether youve just become interested in promoting physical activity or are an experienced professional looking for ways to improve existing programs this userfriendly guide has something for youCreative fresh ideas for promoting physical activity in your community workplace school or health care facilityPractical examples of situations similar to those you may face drawn from a variety of settingsAdvice on forming successful partnerships with other community organizationsHelpful hints on how to create a positive environment where physical activity is accessible safe affordable and funExtensive information on sources you can turn to for additional helpPromoting Physical Activity is a treasure chest of useful information for all professionals concerned with improving our publics health Whether youre a fulltime health promotion professional an administrator or practitioner who provides intervention programs an educator who teaches about active living or a health care professional youll find this terrific new resource indispensable. Seller Inventory # DADAX0736001522
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