Sports & Fitness

by Celicia Scott

Overview

Many people love to watch sports—but getting off the couch and playing your favorite sport is a great way to lose weight and stay in shape. Whether you're racing down the soccer field on a breakaway or jumping to take a three-pointer on the basketball court, being active is the most important part of being fit now and in the future. Find out why physical activity is so important for your health, and how to find activities that work best for you. Learn how your favorite sports can be a great way to get active and stay fit, while also being a lot of fun. Discover how you can stay safe, have fun, and get a good workout by playing the sports you love!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422231630
Publisher:	National Highlights Inc.
Publication date:	08/28/2014
Series:	Integrated Life of Fitness Series , #10
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

1 Staying Active, Staying Healthy 9

2 Sports and Movement 15

3 Training for Sports 33

4 Sports Safety 43

Find Out More 58

Series Glossary of Key Terms 60

Index 62

About the Author and the Consultant & Picture Credits 64

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 9 Up—Each title introduces readers to various styles of exercise and their benefits, providing historical and scientific background as well as practical exercise routines. The photos show relatable teens, and though the graphics are dated, they're understated and don't interfere with the texts. Luckily, the overly chummy tone in the introductions (Core Workouts cheerfully states, "We've got your back!") disappears later on, and a more academic style of writing takes over. Explanations of how physical activity strengthens muscle groups and mental functioning will provide subtle motivation, and "Text Dependent Questions" will assist with closer reading and research activity. The physiological information is detailed enough for a college course in exercise science. Each book touches on safety and common injuries. Despite a few missteps, this excellent series demonstrates how a physical education class can be interdisciplinary and academically rigorous.

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