ABSTRACT
Although separated by millennia, the authors of the above statements share a common understanding - physical activity is essential for good health. No distinction is made for individuals who may be diagnosed with an illness, such as cancer. Rather, health is defined as a multidimensional concept that engages all elements of an individual. The World Health Organization defines health as ' ... a resource for everyday life, not the object of living. It is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities'2• Using this definition, health can be achieved, even when experiencing illness, and its presence may allow individuals co achieve their potential.
