By
Kate Woolf-May, PhD, Department of Sport Science, Tourism and Leisure, Canterbury Christ Church, University College, Canterbury, Kent , UK
Description
Using research-based evidence, this text provides current rationale for the types, intensity, and duration of physical activity that may
be prescribed to populations with commonly occurring chronic ailments. The relationship between the etiology of these conditions and
the physiological effects of physical exercise for these groups of patients is explained. This text is ideal for students on courses
encompassing health-related exercise and exercise prescription such as sports science, physical therapy and occupational therapy, as
well as exercise professionals who may deal with rehabilitation of special populations. The book is also an ideal reference for fitness
instructors, sports trainers, and medical professionals.
Audience:
Health related exercise and exercise prescription courses.This book is not only aimed at students of health related physical activity
/ exercise but also at other exercise professionals who may deal with clients / patients from special populations, such as, exercise
practitioners and those working with cardiac and diabetic patients. The main market groups are:Sports science students (undergraduate
and masters)Students on courses covering health related exercise eg physiotherapy, occupational therapy,
At professonal level
it is for all of the above as well as for use as a reference source for fitness instructors, exercise professionals, sports trainers,
and general practitioners.
