Chapter 1: The Physical Activity and Health Connection
Chapter 2: Foundations of Physical Activity
Chapter 3: Understanding and Enhancing Health Behaviors
Chapter 4: The Heart of Physical Activity and the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 5: Physical Inactivity and Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 6: Physical Activity, Diabetes, and Cancer
Chapter 7: Optimal Nutrition for an Active Lifestyle
Chapter 8: Metabolic Health
Chapter 9: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Chapter 10: Achieving Optimal Bone Health
Chapter 11: Muscular Strength and Endurance
Chapter 12: Stretching and Flexibility
Chapter 13: Understanding Mental Health, Stress, and Physical Activity
Chapter 14: Making Informed Decisions About Substance Abuse
Chapter 15: Exercise Consumerism
Chapter 16: Developing Healthy Sexual and Intimate Relationships
Chapter 17: Preventing Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Appendix A: Injury Prevention
Appendix B: Caloric Cost of Selected Activities