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The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations
Description
An important addition to the tried and trusted Complete Guide series, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations is a vital resource for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise programmes to anyone categorised as belonging to a special group.
'Special population' covers many of us with a health condition which may mean we need a supervised and well-informed exercise programme. Covering a wide range of conditions from osteoporosis, heart conditions, arthritis and back pain, this book provides supervised exercise programmes to suit various needs.
Comprehensive and informative, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations is packed with clear photographs and diagrams and covers the condition, diagnosis, treatment as well as an array of practical tips for designing activity programmes.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Physical activity and health
Chapter 2 Obesity
Chapter 3 Diabetes mellitus
Chapter 4 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chapter 5 Asthma
Chapter 6 Hypertension
Chapter 7 Hyperlipidaemia
Chapter 8 Arthritis
Chapter 9 Osteoporosis
Chapter 10 Parkinson's disease
Chapter 11 Multiple sclerosis
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Chapter 13 Stroke
Chapter 14 Younger age
Chapter 15 Older adults
Chapter 16 Disability and inclusion
Chapter 17 Ante- and postnatal
Chapter 18 Associated medication
Glossary
Index
Product details
| Published | 05 Sep 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 256 |
| ISBN | 9781408165508 |
| Imprint | A&C Black |
| Illustrations | Full colour photographs throughout |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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