Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness,
14th Edition

1. Physical Fitness and Wellness.
2. Behavior Modification.
3. Nutrition for Wellness.
4. Body Composition.
5. Weight Management.
6. Cardiorespiratory Endurance.
7. Muscular Fitness: Strength and Endurance.
8. Muscular Flexibility.
9. Comprehensive Fitness Programming.
10. Preventing Cardiovascular Disease.
11. Cancer Prevention.
12. Stress Assessment and Management Techniques.
13. Addictive Behavior.
14. Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections.
15. Lifetime Fitness and Wellness.
Appendix A: Physical Fitness and Wellness Profile.
Appendix B: Nutritive Value of Selected Foods.
Notes and Suggested Readings.
Answer Key.
Glossary.
Index.

• Wener W.K. Hoeger

  Dr. Werner W.K. Hoeger is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Kinesiology at Boise State University and a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and the Research Consortium of SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators). Dr. Hoeger received his master’s degree at age 20 and his doctorate degree at age 24, both in exercise science. A former Winter Olympian and All-American athlete, Dr. Hoeger developed many of the popular fitness assessment tools in use today, including the modified sit and reach, total body rotation, shoulder rotation, muscular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and soda pop coordination tests. Recipient of the Presidential Award for Research and Scholarship at Boise State, and a renowned expert and lecturer, Dr. Hoeger continues to be active in the areas of exercise physiology, physical fitness, and wellness. He has published multiple editions of his fitness and wellness titles, including the Cengage texts FITNESS & WELLNESS, PRINCIPLES AND LABS FOR FITNESS & WELLNESS, PRINCIPLES AND LABS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS, LIFETIME PHYSICAL FITNESS & WELLNESS, WELLNESS: GUIDELINES FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, and WATER AEROBICS FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS.

• Sharon A. Hoeger

  Sharon A. Hoeger is Vice President of Fitness and Wellness, Inc. in Boise, Idaho and holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Brigham Young University. Co-author of five Cengage texts, Sharon Hoeger researches current scientific information for revisions and develops accompanying interactive software applications -- innovations that set the standard for fitness and wellness software today. The Hoeger husband-and-wife team has been working, innovating, and training together for four decades.

• All 15 chapters have been revised and updated according to recent advances published in the scientific literature and information reported at professional health, fitness, wellness, and sports medicine conferences. New coverage has been added as well, such as: mindfulness and willpower, and their role in goal achievement; new fitness trends; avoiding the “Freshman 15”; emotional eating and eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS); technology-related health issues; and the cognitive processes behind a variety of distracted driving scenarios (for a detailed list see the book’s Preface).

• All 15 chapters have been revised and updated according to recent advances published in the scientific literature and information reported at professional health, fitness, wellness, and sports medicine conferences. New coverage has been added as well, such as: mindfulness and willpower, and their role in goal achievement; new fitness trends; avoiding the “Freshman 15”; emotional eating and eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS); technology-related health issues; and the cognitive processes behind a variety of distracted driving scenarios (for a detailed list see the book’s Preface).

• Chapter opening "Personal Profile" feature asks students a series of questions regarding the current status of their own fitness/wellness. This inventory draws students into the text by showing them immediately how their actions are related to their current level of health, and what steps the text will outline for behavior change. Students can build upon the profile as they read the chapter, as well as keep the results as a profile piece for later review.

• This text integrates over 50 activities that promote active learning and assess students' fitness and wellness levels making the concepts more relevant to students' lives. At the end of many activities, critical-thinking questions encourage students to apply what they have learned to their own personal fitness and wellness goals.

• "Behavior Modification Planning" boxes include bulleted information and research on popular topics that highlight ways students can change their fitness and wellness behavior. Topics include recognition of fad diet plans, cholesterol management, nutrition and cancer prevention, and anger management. Accompanying "Try It" critical thinking activities encourage students to put the recommended strategies and their own knowledge into action.

• Inspiring Real Life Stories in each chapter use first person narratives to describe how students have made positive health changes in their own lives, including the challenges they faced and the strategies they used to overcome them.

• Tear-out reference cards provide practical information in a portable format. "For Easy Reference" cards list health information that students may use frequently, such as nutritional content for popular fast food menu options. "Check Yourself" cards provide checklists of positive health behaviors to help students assess their current behavior and they can track their progress toward better health throughout the semester and beyond.

• "Assess Your Knowledge" multiple-choice review questions at the end of each chapter focus on core concepts and allow students to evaluate what they have learned. Answers are provided at the end of the book.

• "Assess Your Behavior" sections at the end of each chapter assess students' current behavior as it relates to chapter topics and highlight areas they need to change to improve their fitness and wellness.

• "Frequently Asked Questions" address common issues, beliefs, and concerns most often expressed by students and connect the answers to the chapter concepts.

• Updated throughout to include new information from the latest research studies on physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits. Also, for better organization and to aid with studying, the A-heads and B-heads have been numbered.

• Chapter opening "Personal Profile" feature asks a series of questions regarding the current status of your own fitness/wellness so you can see how your actions are related to your current level of health, and what steps the text will outline for behavior change. You can build upon the profile as you read the chapter, as well as keep the results as a profile piece for later review.

• This text integrates over 50 activities that promote active learning and assess your fitness and wellness levels making the concepts more relevant to your life. At the end of many activities, critical-thinking questions encourage you to apply what you have learned to your own personal fitness and wellness goals.

• "Behavior Modification Planning" boxes include bulleted information and research on popular topics that highlight ways you can change your fitness and wellness behavior. Topics include recognition of fad diet plans, cholesterol management, nutrition and cancer prevention, and anger management. Accompanying "Try It" critical thinking activities encourage you to put the recommended strategies and your own knowledge into action.

• Inspiring Real Life Stories in each chapter use first person narratives to describe how students have made positive health changes in their own lives, including the challenges they faced and the strategies they used to overcome them.

• Tear-out reference cards provide practical information in a portable format. "For Easy Reference" cards list health information that you may use frequently, such as nutritional content for popular fast food menu options. "Check Yourself" cards provide checklists of positive health behaviors to help you assess your current behavior and you can track your progress toward better health throughout the semester and beyond.

• "Assess Your Knowledge" multiple-choice review questions at the end of each chapter focus on core concepts and allow you to evaluate what you have learned. Answers are provided at the end of the book.

• "Assess Your Behavior" sections at the end of each chapter assess your current behavior as it relates to chapter topics and highlight areas you need to change to improve your fitness and wellness.

• "Frequently Asked Questions" address common issues, beliefs, and concerns most often expressed by students and connect the answers to the chapter concepts.

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