Exercise for Special Populations
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Chapter 1 The Impact of Exercise and Nutrition on Health and Fitness
Chapter 2 Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems
Chapter 3 Exercise During Pregnancy
Chapter 4 Exercise for Youth
Chapter 5 Exercise for Senior Adults
Chapter 6 Exercise for Overweight and Obese Individuals
Chapter 7 Exercise for Those with Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 8 Exercise for Those with Disorders of the Skeletal System
Chapter 9 Exercise for Those with Diabetes
Chapter 10 Exercise for People Recovering from Cancer
Chapter 11 Exercise for Those with Asthma
Chapter 12 Exercise for People with Multiple Sclerosis
Focusing on the specific needs of people with a certain disease, condition, or stage of life, this book discusses the special fitness and nutritional needs of various populations. Not only are overall health, fitness, and exercise recommendations discussed, but anatomy and physiology is covered to promote understanding of changes that occur among body systems as diseases or conditions develop. This text focuses on building appropriate exercise programs, physiological changes associated with various conditions, important precautions during exercise, outcome expectations, and basic nutritional considerations for various populations who frequently seek the services of a health and fitness professional. This book will serve as a comprehensive course text for students enrolled in personal training programs and students pursuing health/fitness professional degrees.
Contents:
Part I Scientific Foundations
Part II Exercise and Nutrition for Life Stages
Part III Exercise and Nutrition for Disease and Illness
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ISBN-13: 9780781797795
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: April, 2010
Pages: 448
Weight: 2g
Availability: Not available (reason unspecified)
Subcategories: Biomechanics, Sports Medicine
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: April, 2010
Pages: 448
Weight: 2g
Availability: Not available (reason unspecified)
Subcategories: Biomechanics, Sports Medicine
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