Human physical fitness and activity : an evolutionary and life history perspective /: an evolutionary and life history perspective. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ann E. Caldwell.
• Authors: Caldwell, Ann E
• Contents: 1 – Advantages of evolutionary theory for understanding physical activity.- 2 – Physical activity and life history theory.- 3 – Phylogeny and physical fitness and activity.- 4 – Physical activity and energy expenditure in humans.- Section II: Physical activity through the lifespan in light of life history theory.- 5 – Fetal development and infancy.- 6 – Energetic trade-offs and physical activity during childhood andadolescence.- 7 – Physical activity and reproductive ecology in adults Section III: Summary of proximate mechanisms, an integrated evolutionary modeland applications.- 8 – Proximate mechanisms: Psychology, Neuroendocrine Systemand Central Nervous System.- 9 – Summary and conclusions.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (89 pages)
• Subjects: 612; Social sciences; Human biology; Human locomotion; Physical anthropology; Medical -- Public Health; Science -- Life Sciences -- Evolution; Public health & preventive medicine; Evolution; Anthropology; Evolution (Biology); Social Science -- Anthropology -- General; Anthropology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319304090
• Related ISBNs: 9783319304076
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.