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Roy J. Shephard

Researcher at University of Toronto

Publications -  843
Citations -  40558

Roy J. Shephard is an academic researcher from University of Toronto. The author has contributed to research in topics: Physical fitness & Population. The author has an hindex of 91, co-authored 840 publications receiving 38147 citations. Previous affiliations of Roy J. Shephard include Brock University & Toronto General Hospital.

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Were the Lights Turned Off During the “Dark Ages?”

TL;DR: In this article, the negative effects upon scholarship of rigid thought control by either the Church or the State are discussed and the negative effect of rigid belief control on scholarship is discussed, respectively.
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Evolution of the Sedentary Lifestyle in Classical Culture

TL;DR: To trace evolution of the concept that good health is dependent on personal lifestyle rather than the whim of the Gods, and to recognize the imperative to attain high levels of personal fitness in militaristic societies.
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Caring for the Sick: Hospitals and Hospices

TL;DR: The problems inherent in the provision of hospital and hospice services- a demand that exceeds capacity, fraudulent attempts to gain admission, and frequently a lack of endowment either to maintain the facilities or to provide adequate nutrition for the residents.
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The Emergence of Professional Associations and Journals in Health and Exercise Science

TL;DR: This dissertation aims to identify the appearance of landmark texts in exercise science, health and fitness and to understand the importance of the accreditation of health anditness workers by appropriate professional associations to the delivery of effective health and Fitness programmes.