Description
| Product ID: | 9781496389015 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Exercise for Special Populations |
| Authors: | Author: Peggie Williamson |
| Page Count: | 448 |
| Subjects: | Biomechanics, human kinetics, Biomechanics, human kinetics |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This updated 2nd Edition of Williamson’s highly applied Exercise for Special Populations provides just enough background for practicing and future personal trainers, exercise physiologists, and other health and fitness professionals to develop and implement exercise programs for special populations. For each condition, the book provides a general description, anatomy and physiology variances, precautions, recommendations for exercise testing and prescription, instructions and images of various exercises, and nutritional considerations. Reflecting the latest best practices in the field, the 2nd Edition features new chapters and pedagogy and a powerful suite of online resources. This updated 2nd Edition of Williamson’s highly applied text provides just enough background to help students learn to develop and implement exercise programs for special populations. For each condition, the book provides a general description, anatomy and physiology variances, precautions, recommendations for exercise testing and prescription, instructions and images of various exercises, and nutritional considerations. The 2nd Edition features new chapters on Fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s Disease, as well as enhanced in-book pedagogy and online resources. For students:
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| Imprint Name: | Lippincott Williams and Wilkins |
| Publisher Name: | Lippincott Williams and Wilkins |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2018-09-21 |
