A new addition to the tried and trusted Complete Guide series, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations is
a vital resource for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise
programmes to anyone categorised as belonging to a special group .
'Special population' covers many of us with a health condition
which may mean we need a supervised and well-informed exercise
programme. Covering a wide range of conditions from osteoporosis, heart
conditions, arthritis and back pain, this book provides supervised
exercise programmes to suit various needs. Comprehensive and
informative, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations is packed with clear photographs and diagrams and covers the condition, diagnosis,
treatment as well as an array of practical tips for designing activity programmes.
Author Biography
Morc Coulson is senior lecturer and the programme leader of Sport and
Exercise Science at the University of Sunderland. He is the author of The
Advanced Fitness Instructors Handbook (2008) and Practical Fitness
Testing (2009).
