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Peggie Williamson

Exercise for Special Populations

Exercise for Special Populations

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Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2018
Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins


This updated 2nd Edition of Williamsons 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 Parkinsons Disease, as well as enhanced in-book pedagogy and online resources.

For students:

An online library of patient handouts, organized by conditions, illustrates the correct way to perform a wide range of exercises.

A Test Bank in Word® facilitates quiz and exam creation.

Pre-loaded PowerPoint presentations speed lecture preparation.

A complete image bank makes it easy to import images into lectures, assignments, and quizzes.

Answers to textbook questions are provided for your convenience.

For you:

A comprehensive Instructor Resource Center offers answers to all textbook questions, additional teaching resources, and test preparation materials.

An expanded glossary provides clear definitions of key terms and concepts.

An updated index makes it easy to locate information quickly.

A new chapter on Exercise Prescription for Special Populations provides guidance on developing safe and effective exercise programs for individuals with a wide range of conditions.

A new chapter on Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Populations covers the latest techniques and procedures for evaluating and prescribing exercise for special populations.

An updated image bank features over 1,000 new images and illustrations to enhance understanding of exercise physiology and anatomy.

A new chapter on Nutritional Considerations for Special Populations provides guidance on promoting healthy eating habits and nutrition for individuals with special health needs.

Weight: 882g
Dimension: 226 x 178 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496389015
Edition number: 2 ed

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