Sport and Health Exploring the Current State of Play |
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| Editor:
| Parnell, Daniel
Krustrup, Peter |
| Series title: | ICSSPE Perspectives Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-351-97014-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2017 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $54.95USD $210.00USD $210.00 |
Book Description:
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It is a common assumption that sport is good for us and that participation in sport embodies public health benefits. This book critically examines the rationale and evidence for sport as a public health policy tool. It looks at sport interventions across the lifespan, for biological, psychological and social benefits.
It is a common assumption that sport is good for us and that participation in sport embodies public health benefits. This book critically examines the rationale and evidence for sport as a public health policy tool. It looks at sport interventions across the lifespan, for biological, psychological and social benefits.