Exercise Benefits and Prescription
Author:   Stephen R. Bird ,  Ronald Andrew Smith ,  Kate James
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780748733156


Pages:   344
Publication Date:   29 October 1998
Format:   Paperback
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Exercise Benefits and Prescription


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All aspects of exercise are discussed, with full coverage of nutrition, energy and exercise metabolism. Case studies and examples are used to help health professionals for whom exercise prescription is becoming a significant part of their work. Details are given of the use of exercise prescription for specific conditions such as diabetes, asthma and strokes.

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Author:   Stephen R. Bird ,  Ronald Andrew Smith ,  Kate James
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Nelson Thornes Ltd
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9780748733156


ISBN 10:   0748733159
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   29 October 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Exercise and physical activity - an overview of the benefits; the physiological basis of health-related exercise and fitness; exercise and mental health; adherence and compliance to exercise and rehabilitation programmes; the principles of exercise prescription; physiological and psychological assessments; the components of an exercise programme - aerobic and activity-based exercises, muscular-strengthening exercises, flexibility and joint-mobility exercises; physiotherapy and the use of physical activity and exercise in rehabilitation; exercise benefits and prescription; exercise terminology for the description of movements, the position of body parts and the roles of skeletal muscles; thoughts for the future.

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