Fit & Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness, 14th Edition

1260575322 · 9781260575323

Fit & Well gives students the knowledge and skills to make meaningful and lasting behavior changes. The most trusted and proven science-based content in a new edition and digital teaching and learning tools help college students improve their exercise, eating, and stress management habits. Fit & Well is written by experts who work and teach in the fields of exercise science, physical education, and health education. Fit & Well provides accurate, reliable current information on key health and fitness topics while also addressing issues related to mind-body health, diversity, research, and consumer health.

UPDATES INFORMED BY STUDENT DATA Changes to the 14th edition reflect new research findings, updated statistics, and current hot topics that impact students’ fitness and wellness behaviors. Revisions were also guided by student performance data collected anonymously from the tens of thousands of students who have used SmartBook with Fit & Well. Because virtually every text paragraph is tied to several questions that students answer while using SmartBook, the specific concepts that students are having the most difficulty with can be pinpointed through empirical data.

Preface

1 Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management2 Principles of Physical Fitness
3 Cardiorespiratory Endurance
4 Muscular Strength and Endurance
5 Flexibility and Low-Back Health
6 Body Composition
7 Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program
8 Nutrition
9 Weight Management
10 Stress Management and Sleep
11 Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes
12 Cancer
13 Substance Use and Misuse
14 Sexually Transmitted Infections
15 Environmental Health

Appendixes
A Injury Prevention and Personal Safety
B Monitoring Your Progress

Behavior Change Workbook

Index