The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health

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Забележка: Почти отлично, неизползвана книга.
Издателство: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Град на издаване: London
Наличност: singular
Ширина (мм): 190
Височина (мм): 230
Дебелина (мм): 13
Корици: Меки

Пълно ръководство за физическа активност и психическо здраве

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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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The Complete Guide series blends expert information and accessibility

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH is an essential resource for fitness professionals working with clients who have mental health issues.

One in four adults is affected by a mental health problem every year. Acknowledging the relationship between physical activity and mental well-being, this practical guide emphasises the benefits of exercise to deal with stress, depression, anxiety and other common mental health issues. The book explores the background - the signs, symptoms, causes and prevalence - of various mental health problems, and equips the fitness professional with the skills needed to develop a suitable exercise programme based on individual needs.

Written by the experts, accessible and clearly illustrated throughout, this hands-on guide will help fitness professionals promote awareness and understanding as well as better mental health through exercise.

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Debbie Lawrence is Head of Fitness Wales, a consultant and writer for numerous award bodies and training organisations, and has over thirty years’ experience in the health and fitness sector. Debbie is author of Exercise Your Way to Health: Depression, and with Sarah Bolitho Exercise Your Way to Health: Stress.

Sarah Bolitho has worked in the health and fitness sector for over twenty years. An expert on health-related activity, she works with a number of organisations and support groups on a wide range of mental health issues.

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Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgements
Introduction

Part 1 Mental health and physical activity
1 What is mental health?
2 Mental health conditions
3 The benefits of exercise

Part 2 Motivation, behaviour change and communication
4 Motivation
5 Behaviour change
6 Communication

Part 3 Working with clients
7 Roles, responsibilities and boundaries
8 Assessing client needs
9 Design, delivery and adaptation

Appendices
Glossary of terms
References
Index