| Description |
ix, 358 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: SECTION 1 The Profession of Exercise Management: -- Promoting Physical Activity in the Community -- Chapter 1 The Profession of Exercise Management -- Chapter 2 Health Benefits and Recommended -- Amount of Physical Activity -- Chapter 3 Activating the Community -- -- -- -- SECTION 2 Principles of Physical Activity Screening, -- Assessment and Prescription -- Chapter 4 Encouraging Physical Activity -- and Facilitating Behaviour Change -- Chapter 5 Maximising Pre-Activity Screening and Consultation -- Chapter 6 Assessing Physical Fitness -- Chapter 7 Developing Prescriptions for Physical Activity -- -- -- -- SECTION 3 Physical Activity Prescription for -- Special Populations -- Chapter 8 Exercise Prescription for People -- With Cardiovascular, Respiratory -- and Metabolic Impairment -- Chapter 9 Exercise Prescription Throughout the Lifespan -- Chapter 1 0 Exercise Prescription for People -- With Musculoskeletal, Neurological -- and Neuromuscular Impairment -- Chapter 11 Optimising Performance of Athletes -- -- -- -- SECTION 4 Leadership and Management for the -- Exercise Manager -- Chapter 12 Leadership and Human Resource Management -- Chapter 13 Business Management -- Appendix 319 -- Glossary 325 -- References 337 -- Suggested Readings 343 -- Index 347 -- About the Authors 357 |
| Summary |
"Exercise Management: Concepts and Professional Practice offers a complete, user-friendly guide to developing strategies for physical activity programs that meet the needs of every client - from healthy athletes to people with physical, pathological, social or psychological limitations. The text provides an interdisciplinary approach to developing, prescribing and delivering high-quality physical activity programs. Explore how to individualise programs to encourage more people to participate in regular physical activity and enjoy the many health benefits. This useful reference in designed for both students and practitioners involved in developing and managing physical activity, exercise and health-related fitness programs." "Case studies clearly illustrate key concepts and terms in practical application scenarios based on real-life experiences. Plus, glossaries at the end of each chapter and at the back of the book keep key terms within easy reach and make referencing during study or lecture quick and easy." "The study questions and real-life activities in Exercise Management: Concepts and Professional Practice are great tools for independent study. They'll encourage you to seek further information, develop practical skills and observe professional practice with first-hand insight. You'll also find suggested readings divided between cited references and additional resources that will give you the edge when studying topics in more depth."--BOOK JACKET |
| Analysis |
Exercise |
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Health |
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Physical fitness |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 337-341 |
| Subject |
Physical fitness.
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Professional practice
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Exercise therapy -- Management.
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Physical education and training -- Management.
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Physical Education and Training.
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Exercise Therapy.
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Physical Fitness.
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Professional Practice.
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| Author |
Mackinnon, Laurel Traeger
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| LC no. |
2002009621 |
| ISBN |
0736000232 hardback |
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