Integrating theoretical approaches to promote physical activity

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Volumn 15, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 257-265

  Epstein, Leonard H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO   (United States)

Author keywords

Behavior; Health promotion; Leisure activities (recreation); Models, theoretical; Physical fitness

Indexed keywords

CONFERENCE PAPER; HEALTH PROGRAM; HEALTH PROMOTION; LEISURE; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; RESEARCH; TRAINING;

CHOICE BEHAVIOR; EXERCISE; HEALTH BEHAVIOR; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMANS; LEISURE ACTIVITIES; LIFE STYLE; MODELS, THEORETICAL; PHYSICAL FITNESS; RESEARCH;

EID: 0031743299     PISSN: 07493797     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0749-3797(98)00083-X     Document Type: Conference Paper

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