Technology in Physical Activity and Health Promotion (Routledge Research in Physical Activity and Health)

Synopsis

As technology becomes an ever more prevalent part of everyday life and population-based physical activity programmes seek new ways to increase lifelong engagement with physical activity, so the two have become increasingly linked. This book offers a thorough, critical examination of emerging technologies in physical activity and health, considering technological interventions within the dominant theoretical frameworks, exploring the challenges of integrating technology into physical activity promotion and offering solutions for its implementation. Technology in Physical Activity and Health Promotion occupies a broadly positive stance toward interactive technology initiatives and, while discussing some negative implications of an increased use of technology, offers practical recommendations for promoting physical activity through a range of media, including: social media mobile apps global positioning and geographic information systems wearables active videogames (exergaming) virtual reality settings. Offering a logical and clear critique of technology in physical activity and health promotion, this book will serve as an essential reference for upper-level undergraduates, postgraduate students and scholars working in public health, physical activity and health and kinesiology, and healthcare professionals.

Copyright:

2017

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

264 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781315526164

Related ISBNs:

9781315526171, 9781138695764, 9781138695764, 9780367374495, 9780367374495, 9781138695764, 9780367374495, 9781315526171

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

02/26/20

Copyrighted By:

N/A

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Sports

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Zan Gao