The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health
| By: | Debbie Lawrence; Sarah Bolitho |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury UK |
| Print ISBN: | 9781408140215 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781408196458 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2014 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
eBook Features
Instant Access
Purchase and read your book immediately
Read Offline
Access your eTextbook anytime and anywhere
Study Tools
Built-in study tools like highlights and more
Read Aloud
Listen and follow along as Bookshelf reads to you
The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health is a practical guide for fitness instructors working with clients with mental health issues.
The book 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.