New horizons in pediatric exercise science
By: Cameron J.R. Blimkie, Oded Bar-Or, [editors].
Contributors: Blimkie, Cameron J. R.; Bar-Or, Oded.; European Group of Pediatric Work Physiology.; North American Society of Pediatric Exercise Medicine.
Publisher: Human Kinetics; Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Champaign, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 249
Subjects: Exercise therapy for children -- Congresses.; Exercise for children -- Congresses.
Description: "New Horizons in Pediatric Exercise Science brings together new reviews by leading international authorities on the impact of exercise on healthy children and children with chronic diseases." "Clinicians, practitioners, and researchers who are interested in the effects of physical activity on the growing child will find comprehensive information on the endocrinologic aspects of pediatric exercise; physical activity, nutrition, and bone mineral development; exercise training in pediatric cardiac patients; nutrition and physical activity in developing countries; and the relationship between physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness." "Using a multidisciplinary approach that adds to the body of knowledge in the growing subdiscipline of pediatric exercise science, this book goes beyond mere research compilation to include implications for clinical practice."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
"The articles in this book were presented at the first joint meeting of the European Group of Pediatric Work Physiology (EGPWP) and the North American Society of Pediatric Exercise Medicine (NASPEM) held in September 1993 in Ontario, Canada"--T.p. verso.