Health, Physical Activity, Recreation and Sport

The movement produced by skeletal muscles at the expense of energy is known as physical activity. Recreation is a significant aspect of human biology and psychology, and is defined as an activity which is done for enjoyment during free time. Sport refers to any competitive physical activity. It helps in the prevention and management of diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Recreation and sport also play an important role in physiological and psychological well-being of human beings. The types of recreation and sport activities may vary greatly according to interests of people, and they also reflect the social and cultural values. This book provides comprehensive insights into the fields of health, physical activity, recreation and sport. It aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects and the recent researches in these fields. Scientists and students actively engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.