| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Introduction to clinical exercise science -- Physical activity for cardiac rehabilitation -- Physical activity for chronic respiratory disease -- Physical activity for type 2 diabetes -- Physical activity for mental health -- Physical activity for cancer -- Physical activity after stroke -- Physical activity for long-term neurological conditions: multiple sclerosis and Huntington's disease -- Physical activity for osteoarthritis -- Pre-operative cardiopulmonary exercise testing and prehabilitation -- Influencing health behaviour: applying theory to practice -- Evidence-based practice in physical activity promotion -- Physical activity promotion in primary health care and the community -- Evaluating stealth motivation interventions to promote Exercise Referral Scheme engagement and adherence |
| Summary |
An introduction to core principles and best practice in exercise science for students and practitioners working with clinical populations. Combining the latest scientific research with evidence-based, practitioner-led analysis, the book offers integrated coverage of the full clinical exercise curriculum. Clinical Exercise Science is an introduction to core principles and best practice in exercise science for students and practitioners working with clinical populations. Combining the latest scientific research with evidence-based, practitioner-led analysis, the book offers integrated coverage of the full clinical exercise curriculum, including: Pathophysiology of exercise and disease Exercise as a clinical intervention Exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle Health behaviour change Clinical skills in exercise science The book covers a wide range of conditions, including cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, metabolic disease and mental health problems, and includes an array of useful features to guide student learning, such as case studies, study tasks, definitions of key terms and suggestions for further reading. With contributions from leading researchers and health practitioners, this is an invaluable foundation text for any clinical exercise science course, and useful reading for any student or practitioner working in exercise science, exercise rehabilitation, health science or physical therapy |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Vendor-supplied metadata |
| Subject |
Clinical psychology.
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Psychology, Clinical
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Clinical psychology
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Scott, Andrew T., 1979- editor.
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Gidlow, Christopher, editor.
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| ISBN |
9781134617777 |
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1134617771 |
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9781315885995 |
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1315885999 |
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9781134617845 |
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9781134617913 |
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1134617844 |
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1134617917 |
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