The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations

A new addition to the tried and trusted Complete Guide series, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations isa vital resource for fitness professionals who prescribe exerciseprogrammes to anyone categorised as belonging to a special group .'Special population' covers many of us with a health conditionwhich may mean we need a supervised and well-informed exerciseprogramme. Covering a wide range of conditions from osteoporosis, heartconditions, arthritis and back pain, this book provides supervisedexercise programmes to suit various needs. Comprehensive andinformative, 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.