2012

Previous investigations have observed significant correlations between (a) the regular practice of physical activity and (b) health promotion of physical and mental health in clients across the lifespan. Such trends of scientific observations seem to gain added relevance among groups with a preponderance of health issues such as: overweight and obesity, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, stress, depression, anxiety, and addictions (Blair et al., 1989, 1996; Chan, Anderson, & Lau, 2003; Faulkner & Taylor, 2005; Levitsky, Halbmaier, & Mrdjenovic, 2004; McAuley, & Courneya, 1993; Monteiro, Jeremic, & Budden, 2010; Nelson, Story, Larson, Neumark-Sztainer, & Lytle, 2008; Potteiger, 2011).