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Young people, physical activity and the everyday / edited by Jan Wright and Doune Macdonald. - 1st ed. - London ; New York : Routledge, 2010. - 1 online resource (xii, 214 pages) - International studies in physical education and youth sport. . - International studies in physical education and youth sport. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. I. Physical activity and geographical location -- pt. II. Physical activity and social and cultural location -- pt. III. Physical activity and the constitution of healthy, fit bodies -- pt. IV. Methodological issues : showing respect.

Explores the differences in young people's experiences and meanings of physical activity as these are related to their social, cultural and geographical locations, to their abilities and their social and personal biographies. This book demonstrates the complex social constructions of physical activity in the lives of young people.

ISBN: 9780203850718 0203850718 9781136964299 1136964290 9781136964244 113696424X 9781136964282 1136964282 9780415522397 0415522390

Standard No.: 9786612629358

Source: 262935 MIL

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Physical fitness for youth.
Physical fitness for children.
Exercise for youth.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: GV443 / .Y68 2010