题名

Leisure, Physical Activity and Community Healthy Living

DOI

10.6298/ILR.2013.2.1

作者

Ming-Kai Chin;Christopher R. Edginton;Kristine M. Fleming;Thomas M. Flack;Bin Ruan

关键词

Leisure ; physical activity ; community ; non-communicable disease ; obesity

期刊名称

International Leisure Review

卷期/出版年月

2期(2013 / 03 / 01)

页次

1 - 32

内容语文

英文

英文摘要

This article primarily explores the relationship between leisure and physical activity or what is known in the research literature as Leisure Time Physical Activity (LTPA). Outlining the challenges faced with the rise of obesity and overweight worldwide, a review of pertinent research investigations which reflect the impact of physical activity are included. In addition, the paper offers supportive documentation from the United Nations, World Health Organization and the World Leisure Organization regarding the fundamental concepts, declarations and terms advancing leisure, health and physical activity. Guidelines and benefits of physical activities are included and focus on the importance of a sustained program of moderate to vigorous participation. The primary benefits of physical activity involve the prevention of cardiovascular disease and fractures related to osteoporosis. Case studies from Hong Kong-China, South Africa and the United States are included in the presentation to highlight examples of programs throughout the world that have incorporated leisure and physical activity as themes in their development.

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