Preface
Introduction

Unit I. Achieving Health through Physical Activity
Chapter 1. The Physical Activity and Health Connection
Chapter 2. Foundations of Physical Activity
Chapter 3. Understanding and Enhancing Health Behaviors 

Unit II. Enhancing Quality of Life
Chapter 4. Chronic Diseases and Physical Activity
Chapter 5. Cardiovascular Disease and Health
Chapter 6. Cardiovascular Health and Physical Activity 

Unit III. Energizing Your Body
Chapter 7. Optimal Nutrition for an Active Lifestyle
Chapter 8. Metabolic Health
Chapter 9. Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Fatness 

Unit IV. Building a Strong Body
Chapter 10. Achieving Optimal Bone Health
Chapter 11. Muscular Strength and Endurance
Chapter 12. Stretching and Flexibility 

Unit V. Making Healthy Decisions
Chapter 13. Understanding Mental Health, Stress, and Physical Activity
Chapter 14. Drug Use and Physical Activity
Chapter 15. Exercise Consumerism 

Unit VI. Building Healthy Relationships
Chapter 16. Developing Healthy Sexual and Intimate Relationships
Chapter 17. Protecting against Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS

Appendix A. Challenge to Change
Appendix B. Injury Prevention
Appendix C. Caloric Cost of Selected Activities