Exercise management : concepts and professional practice / Laurel T. Mackinnon, Carrie B. Ritchie, Sue L. Hooper, Peter J. Abernethy.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-341) and index.
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Exercise management : concepts and professional practice / Laurel T. Mackinnon, Carrie B. Ritchie, Sue L. Hooper, Peter J. Abernethy.
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Ritchie, Carrie B., author.
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"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."--Jacket.