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The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health - Softcover

Book 22 of 35: Complete Guides

Lawrence, Debbie; Bolitho, Sarah

 
9781408140215: The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1408140217 ISBN 13: 9781408140215
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health is a practical guide for fitness instructors working with clients with mental health issues. It looks at the signs and symptoms, treatment plans and how to approach developing an exercise programme for a range of mental health conditions. From depression, stress, anxiety and eating disorders this book offers background information on the prevalence and various available treatment of each condition discussed. Clearly illustrated throughout with a section examining the specific symptoms and causes of a range of mental health conditions, it will provide fitness professionals all they need when planning an exercise programme to suit their clients.


Written in an accessible style by a well-established consultant in the fitness industry, it will appeal to exercise instructors, and fitness professionals working towards the New Level 4 qualification. Including real-life case studies, advice on communication and development strategies when working with clients, this book puts theory into practice.

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About the Authors

Debbie Lawrence is a consultant and writer for the health and fitness industry and has over 30 years' experience as a fitness professional and educator. She is a qualified integrative counselor, a student of yoga and has a special interest in mental health and well-being. She has written a number of qualification and training resources for some of the leading awarding and training organisations in the sector, including: CYQ, The Open University, Active IQ, Yfit, VTCT and EDI.

Sarah Bolitho has worked in the health and fitness sector for 20 years. An expert on health-related activity, she works with a number of organisations and support groups on mental-health conditions such as stress and schizophrenia.

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Publisher
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1408140217
ISBN 13 
9781408140215
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
208