Christian Paths to Health and Wellness - Couverture souple

Walters, Peter; Byl, John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1450424546 ISBN 13 : 9781450424547

Editeur : Human Kinetics Publishers, 2013

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Christian Paths to Health and Wellness, Second Edition, offers a unique, faith based perspective on the pursuit of wellness for body, mind, and spirit. Written for undergraduate students attending Christian universities, this updated edition also serves as a reference for anyone seeking God pleasing guidance to make positive life changes. Christian Paths to Health and Wellness will help you Develop cardiorespiratory endurance muscular strength, and flexibility Apply principles of good nutrition Manage stress and better understand other issues affecting emotional wellness Learn the importance of regular, sound sleep and Understand how to develop and maintain healthy relationships In this new edition, you ll find the latest research on nutrition and fitness woven into an engaging narrative complemented by true stories of personal empowerment. This inspiring book will help you take charge of your health, learn about the importance of physical wellness to the whole person and apply aspects of behavior modification in reaching your goals Like the first edition, Christian Paths to Health and Wellness, Second Edition draws on the expertise and perspective of a team of Christian academics engaged in teaching health and wellness courses with a Christian foundation Learning features in the text, including chapter outcomes and review questions, offer guideposts for retaining and referencing information. Application activities help you reflect on chapter content as you consider through exercises and written reflections, how to translate what you ve learned to your own life. Point/counterpoint discussions give you a forum for discussing a topic from alternative perspectives. In addition a glossary defines new terms, which are highlighted in bold type throughout the text and included in lists of key terms in each chapter. For instructors, free access to online ancillaries, including an instructor guide, presentation package with image bank, and test package, offer comprehensive support for course delivery and assessment.

Biographie de l'auteur

Peter Walters, PhD is a professor in the department of applied health science at Wheaton College, a private interdenominational Christian college in Illinois. Since 1996, he has directed the wellness program at the university level, during which he has evaluated the health and wellness behavior of more than 5,000 college students. He has taught health and wellness courses for almost two decades. Before his career in academics, Walters was actively involved in several parachurch organizations, including Campus Crusade for Christ, the Navigators, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In addition to these ministry opportunities, he served as director of student ministries in three churches. John Byl, PhD is a professor of physical education at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, where he teaches wellness courses. Byl is a member of the Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure Studies CSKLS and is the host of their listserv. He is also a host of the listserv for Church Sports and Recreation Ministers CSRM, an organization that connects church recreation and sport.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1450424546
• ISBN 13: 9781450424547
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 328