Exercise Management: People and Programs - Tapa dura

This volume explains the key concepts about the role of exercise and its effect on participants. It presents scientifically sound instructions about how to manage and design effective programmes to suit people of all abilities, with diagrams and illustrations. Key features of the book include: case studies within each section illustrating key concepts and terms in a practical application scenario taken from the authors' experiences; glossary words listed at the end of the chapter for quick and easy reference; a combination of questions and real-life activities that encourage students to research topics of exercise management in their own communities, fostering greater understanding of the diverse groups and settings involved in the promotion and maintenance of physical-activity programming.

Laurel T. MacKinnon, PhD, is an associate professor at the University of Queensland at Brisbane, Australia. In 1992, Dr. MacKinnon authored Exercise and Immunology, the first book to explore the intriguing relationship between exercise and the immune system. She has received grant funding for projects related to overtraining and immune function in athletes. Dr. MacKinnon is a fellow of Sports Medicine Australia and the American College of Sports Medicine. She is a former founding board member of the International Society of Exercise and Immunology (ISEI) and the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science. In 1997, she served as program chair for the international symposium of ISEI in Germany. Dr. MacKinnon earned her PhD in exercise science at the University of Michigan. She previously held the position of research assistant professor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Carrie B. Ritchie, PhD, is a lecturer in clinical exercise science at the University of Queensland at Brisbane, Australia. Since 1993, she has lectured at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of exercise prescription and programming for healthy populations and those requiring modifications and special considerations. Her research has focused on the design and implementation of physical activity options and adoption and maintenance of physical activity across various populations. Dr. Ritchie is certified with the American College of Sports Medicine as a clinical exercise specialist. She earned her PhD in exercise physiology at the University of Queensland in 1996. Sue L. Hooper, PhD, is director of the Centre for Physical Activity and Sport Education at the University of Queensland at Brisbane, Australia. She has more than 25 years of experience in exercise management, and she lectures at undergraduate and graduate levels in this field. She oversaw the management of 179 Olympic and Paralympic teams from 48 countries training and competing in Queensland before the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Dr. Hooper earned her PhD in exercise science at the University of Queensland in 1993. Peter J. Abernethy, PhD, is director of cardiovascular health programs for the National Heart Foundation (Queensland Division) at Brisbane, Australia. Prior to this he coordinated professional development and exercise management there for nine years at the University of Queensland. Dr. Abernethy has educated exercise management practitioners for 13 years.