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Walking for Fun and Fitness Jerald Hawkins (Lander University)

Walking for Fun and Fitness By Jerald Hawkins (Lander University)

Walking for Fun and Fitness by Jerald Hawkins (Lander University)


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Offers an introduction to walking. This title discusses exercise principles and technique. It covers injury prevention, nutrition and weight management. It helps students learn effective motivation techniques to get them started (and keep them going), and help them discover that walking can be fun and lead to greater fitness.

Walking for Fun and Fitness Summary

Walking for Fun and Fitness by Jerald Hawkins (Lander University)

Cengage Learning Activity Series Get the most out of your favorite physical activities. From aerobics and yoga-to bowling, tennis, weight training, and more-the Wadsworth Physical Education Activities Series goes beyond the basics, showing you how to improve, excel, and get more enjoyment from your activities, whatever your skill level and background may be. WALKING FOR FUN AND FITNESS, 4th Edition, is designed for college and University programs, health promotion programs, health/fitness clubs or anyone who wants to start an effective walking program. The text is divided into three parts: Part One is an introduction to walking that discusses the why's of walking; Part Two, Fun and Fitness Through Walking, discusses exercise principles and technique; and Part Three, Maximizing Your Walking Program, covers injury prevention, nutrition and weight management. Armed with the knowledge of this book, you will learn effective motivation techniques to get started (and keep going!), and discover that walking can be fun and lead to greater fitness.

Walking for Fun and Fitness Reviews

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO WALKING. 1. Introduction. 2. Walking: Nature's Most Perfect Exercise. 3. Why Walking? PART II: FUN AND FITNESS THROUGH WALKING. 4. Exercise Principles and Fitness Walking. 5. Proper Walking Technique. 6. Preparing to Walk. 7. Making the Do It! Principle Work for You. 8. Prevention and Care of Injuries. PART III: MAXIMIZING YOUR WALKING PROGRAM. 9. Nutrition. 10. Weight Management. Appendix Worksheets. Index.

About Jerald Hawkins (Lander University)

Jerald D. Hawkins earned his Ed.D. from the University of Georgia. He is a professor emeritus of physical education and exercise studies at Lander University. Recipient of the 1990 South Carolina Association for Health, Physical, Education, Recreation, and Dance College/University Physical Educator of the Year Award, the 1998 Lander University Distinguished Professor award, the 1999 South Carolina Governor's Professor of the Year award, and the 2005 SCAHPERD Scholar award, he is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Hawkins is a sought-after speaker and consultant and the author of numerous professional articles, book chapters, and other books. Sandra M. Hawkins received her M.A.T. from Winthrop University. She retired from Lander University where she served as Coordinator of Field Placement for the College of Education and is a former elementary and university physical educator and fitness instructor. She served as the first president of the South Carolina Association for Physical Education and Sport and, in 1993, was recognized with that organization's Elementary Physical Educator of the Year Award. She is the author of several articles on fitness walking and creative activities for children. Together, they provide wellness consultation services, speaking, writing, and conducting workshops on a variety of topics including fitness walking, nutrition, stress management, playground supervision and safety, and legal issues in physical education, exercise, and sport.

Table of Contents

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO WALKING. 1. Introduction. 2. Walking: Nature's Most Perfect Exercise. 3. Why Walking? PART II: FUN AND FITNESS THROUGH WALKING. 4. Exercise Principles and Fitness Walking. 5. Proper Walking Technique. 6. Preparing to Walk. 7. Making the Do It! Principle Work for You. 8. Prevention and Care of Injuries. PART III: MAXIMIZING YOUR WALKING PROGRAM. 9. Nutrition. 10. Weight Management. Appendix Worksheets. Index.

Additional information

GOR013886382
9780495558569
0495558567
Walking for Fun and Fitness by Jerald Hawkins (Lander University)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cengage Learning, Inc
20110101
122
N/A
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