|
Find more facts and information on our topic page about
exercise
|
exercise
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
exercise see physical fitness .
Find more facts and information related to the .
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. Copyright 2008 Columbia University Press
Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research
(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)
|
Children's Definitions of Physical Fitness.(Brief Article)
; ...is considered a vital component of physical fitness and disease prevention, and studies...to engage in physical activity and physical fitness testing is being advocated as an important...known about children's definitions of physical fitness, how their class experiences affect...
Read more
|
|
|
The multidimensional structure of physical fitness: invariance over gender and age.
; ...confirmatory factor analysis and the physical fitness literature. Specifically, it test...of an a priori factor structure of physical fitness to fit (i.e., account for) data base...the multidimensional structure of physical fitness generalizes over gender and age. Key...
Read more
|
|
Clinton Appoints Haney as Chair of President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
; ...Chair of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Haney, of Fairburne, Ga...member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports since December 1998. Haney...recognized by the President's Council on Physical Fitness, The United States Sports Academy...
Read more
|
|
Lim pushes DILG physical fitness drive.(Main News)
; ...Management and Penology (BJMP) to join the physical fitness drive of the department to keep themselves...of their work as public servants. Physical fitness is needed to make a person ready to...their attached agencies, to conduct physical fitness programs for their officials and ...
Read more
|
|
|
The importance of physical fitness versus physical activity for coronary artery disease risk factors: a cross-sectional analysis.
; ...investigations have shown that low physical fitness and low physical activity are related...cross-sectionally examine the relationships among physical fitness, physical activity, and risk factors...Texas, were subjects for this study. Physical fitness, physical activity, and risk ...
Read more
|
|
|
Clinton Nominates Haney to President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
; ...member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Haney, of Fairburne, Ga...recognized by the President's Council on Physical Fitness, The United States Sports Academy...College. The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports advises the President and...
Read more
|
|
|
Prevalence and correlates of physical fitness testing in U.S. schools--2000.(Measurement and Evaluation)(School Health Policies and Programs Study 2000)(Report)
; Because of the perceived lack of youth physical fitness and/or concerns for increased obesity...school-based teachers to complete physical fitness testing. Data from the nationally...levels. Variables associated with physical fitness test usage were professionally oriented...
Read more
|
|
The role of the Federal Government in promoting health through the schools: report from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. (Peter Vidmar speech) (Transcript)
; ...Vidmar, member, President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, before the Subcommittee...1991. The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) is composed of...appreciate the relationship between physical fitness and health; reduce their health risks...
Read more
|
|
DEFINING PHYSICAL FITNESS MAY IMPROVE LIFE
; What is "physical fitness?" Is it an appearance, a body...So why should we care about physical fitness when we are overworked and over...on our body's level of -- yes, physical fitness. A consistent program of cardiovascular...
Read more
|
|
GOVERNOR'S PHYSICAL FITNESS COUNCIL REDEFINED
; ...Recognizing the importance physical fitness plays in today's world...Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Wednesday...setting how important physical fitness is," Geringer said...
Read more
|
For more facts and information,
see all related premium articles
Related entries from encyclopedias, dictionaries, and thesauruses
|
exercise
exercise Muscle activity Exercise is muscular activity. When the word is used, there is almost always...distinction, from the point of view of physiological response, is between exercise predominantly involving movement (dynamic exercise) and that in...
Read more
|
|
Exercise
Exercise Definition Exercise is physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning the body. Exercise consists of cardiovascular conditioning, strength and resistance training...
Read more
|
|
Exercise
Exercise More than 28 percent of Americans are completely sedentary...activity can take many forms, ranging from a regimented exercise program to daily life activities such as house or yard...range from sports to lifestyle activities. Furthermore, exercise can be defined as physical activity that is a ...
Read more
|
|
|
Exercise Addiction
Exercise Addiction Individuals with an exercise addiction are characterized by their compulsive exercise behaviors, an overinvolvement in exercise, and the presence of an activity disorder — meaning they exercise at a duration, intensity...
Read more
|
|
Exercise
Exercise Definition The Surgeon General of the United States defines exercise as physical activity that involves planned, structured...or maintain physical fitness. As an element of health, exercise involves both strength training of the muscles and cardiovascular...
Read more
|
