The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations (Complete Guides)

The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations (Complete Guides)

by Morc Coulson (Author)

Synopsis

A new 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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 05 Sep 2011

ISBN 10: 1408133180
ISBN 13: 9781408133187
Book Overview: In the tried and trusted Complete Guide format, this book is a vital resource for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise to people categorised as belonging to a special group. Covers the condition, diagnosis, treatment and practical tips for designing activity programmes around their needs.

Author Bio
Morc Coulson is senior lecturer and the programme leader of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Sunderland. He is the author of The Advanced Fitness Instructors Handbook (2008) and Practical Fitness Testing (2009).