Human Physical Fitness and Activity

Part I. Evolution and Life History Theory

1. Advantages of Evolutionary Theory for Understanding Physical Activity
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2. Physical Activity and Life History Theory
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3. Phylogeny and Life History Patterns
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4. Physical Activity and Energy Expenditure in Humans
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Part II. Physical Activity and Energetic Trade-Offs Through the Lifespan

5. Energy Costs and Benefits During Fetal Development and Infancy
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6. Energetic Trade-Offs and Physical Activity During Childhood and Adolescence
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7. Physical Activity and Reproductive Ecology in Adults
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Part III. Summary of Proximate Mechanisms, an Integrated Evolutionary Model and Applications

8. Proximate Mechanisms: Psychology, Neuroendocrine System, and Central Nervous System
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9. Summary, Conclusions, and Applications
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Keywords: Social Sciences, Anthropology, Public Health, Evolutionary Biology