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Physical Activity, Health and Emerging Technologies explores how technology is reshaping the way we approach fitness and health. Regular physical activity is essential for preventing chronic diseases, improving mental health, and enhancing overall well-being, yet many individuals remain inactive. Traditional interventions often fall short, prompting a shift toward integrating emerging technologies into public health initiatives.
This new book examines how tools like fitness trackers, smartwatches, mobile health apps, and AI-driven platforms provide personalized exercise plans, real-time activity tracking, and sustainable behavior change. It delves into how virtual and augmented reality merge entertainment with movement, while digital health hubs offer comprehensive platforms for tracking progress and engaging users. By leveraging theoretical frameworks such as the Social Ecological Model and Social Cognitive Theory, the book provides evidence-based insights for promoting lifelong physical activity and behavior change.
Blending academic depth with practical applications, Physical Activity, Health and Emerging Technologies offers a comprehensive guide for health professionals, scholars, and college students in the fields of physical activity, assessment and measurement, health promotion, healthcare and physical education.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Section 1|63 pages
Introduction to Emerging Technology and Physical Activity Promotion
chapter 1|16 pages
Foundations of Technology Use in Physical Activity and Health
ByZan Gao, Zachary C. Pope, Anna Kate Autry
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chapter 2|15 pages
Overview of Emerging Technology in Assessing Physical Activity
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chapter 3|30 pages
Overview of Emerging Technology in Promoting Physical Activity and Application of Behavior Theories
ByHaichun Sun, Zarmina Amin, Zan Gao
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section Section 2|97 pages
Mobile Health in Promoting Physical Activity
chapter 4|22 pages
Mobile Applications in Promoting Physical Activity and Health
ByJohn Oginni, Zarmina Amin, Zachary C. Pope, Zan Gao
chapter 5|26 pages
Wearable Devices in Promoting Physical Activity and Health
ByNan Zeng, Zarmina Amin, Zachary C. Pope, Zan Gao
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chapter 6|23 pages
Computer and Internet Platforms in Promoting Physical Activity and Health
ByJune E. Lee, Zarmina Amin, Zan Gao
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chapter 7|24 pages
Social Media in Promoting Physical Activity and Health
ByJune E. Lee, Zarmina Amin, Zan Gao
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section Section 3|87 pages
Gamification Technologies in Promoting Physical Activity
chapter 8|40 pages
Active Video Games in Promoting Physical Activity and Health
ByZan Gao, Zarmina Amin, Haichun Sun
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chapter 9|21 pages
Augmented and Mixed Reality in Promoting Physical Activity and Health
ByJune E. Lee, Zarmina Amin, Zan Gao
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chapter 10|24 pages
Virtual Reality in Promoting Physical Activity and Health
ByNan Zeng, Zarmina Amin, Zan Gao
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section Section 4|92 pages
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Promoting Physical Activity
chapter 11|24 pages
Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information System in Promoting Physical Activity
ByDaniel J. McDonough, Zachary C. Pope, Zan Gao
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chapter 12|16 pages
Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Promoting Physical Activity
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chapter 13|15 pages
Robotics in Promoting Physical Activity and Health
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chapter 14|19 pages
New Analytical Techniques for Unstructured Data in Physical Activity and Health
BySeungbak Lee, Ju-Pil Choe, Minsoo Kang
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chapter 15|16 pages
Internet of Healthy Things in Promoting Physical Activity
ByJian Liu
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section Section 5|44 pages
Applications and Implications for Physical Activity and Health Promotion
chapter 16|17 pages
Implementation Science of Technology Application in Promoting Physical Activity and Health
ByDanielle M. Ostendorf, Angela F. Pfammatter, Amy G. Huebschmann, Madison Kindred
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chapter 17|13 pages
Negative Aspects of Emerging Technologies in Physical Activity Promotion
ByJessh Mavoungou, Zachary C. Pope, Zarmina Amin, Zan Gao
chapter 18|12 pages
Practical Implications of Emerging Technologies in Promoting Physical Activity and Health
ByZan Gao, Zarmina Amin, Anna Kate Autry
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