Physical activity in diverse populations : evidence and practice / edited by Melissa Bopp.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to physical activity and health disparities / Melissa Bopp -- Introduction to race, ethnicity and related theories of disparities / Scherezade Mama, Deborah John and Nishat Bhuiyan -- Development of culturally appropriate strategies for promoting physical activity / Sandra Soto, Adrian Chavez, Jessica Haughton and Elva Arredondo -- Physical activity among African Americans / Melicia Whitt-Glover, Ogechi Nwaokelemeh, Amanda A. Price and Jammie M. Hopkins -- Physical activity among Latinos / David X. Marquez, Susan Aguiñaga, Priscilla Vásquez, Isabela Gouveia Marques and Maricela Martinez -- Physical activity among Asian Americans / Edith W. Chen, Grace J. Yoo, Elaine A. Musselman and Jane Jih -- Physical activity among Native Americans / Health J. A. Foulds -- Physical activity among native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders / Cheryl Albright, Marjorie Mau, Lehua Choy and Tricia Mabellos -- Physical activity among low income populations / Wendell C. Taylor -- Physical activity among rural populations / Deborah H. John and Katherine B. Gunter -- Physical activity among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender populations / Danielle R. Brittain and Mary K. Dinger -- Physical activity among military veterans / David E. Goodrich and Katherine S. Hall -- Physical activity among physically disabled populations / Robert B. Shaw and Kathleen A. Martin Ginis -- Physical activity among diverse populations internationally / Justin Richards, Adewale Oyeyemi and Adrian Bauman -- Future directions for addressing physical activity in diverse populations / Melissa Bopp.