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Overview
No single book offers more information for developing and conducting exercise programs for groups that include people with physical disabilities. In Fitness Programming and Physical Disability, a dozen authorities in exercise science and adapted exercise programming explain how to effectively and safely modify existing programs for individuals with physical disabilities—without changing the quality or nature of the activity.
Fitness Programming and Physical Disability is an important reference for health fitness instructors, rehabilitation specialists, and fitness directors who design and lead group exercise programs. The book is also used as the text for Disabled Sports USA's "Fitness Is For EveryoneSM" Adaptive Fitness Instructor Certification Workshops.
The book is organized in four parts that guide the reader from theory into practice. Part I, an introduction, describes several common physical disabilities, provides insights to help exercise leaders better understand and communicate with people with disabilities, and draws attention to potential barriers that may limit access to community programs.
Part II explores the effects of physical disabilities on exercise and training, with particular emphasis on how physically disabling conditions may alter the structure and function of the physiological systems that interact to support aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
Part III offers guidelines for adapting specific fitness programs, such as resistance training, stretching, and aerobic dance, to meet the unique needs of people with physical disabilities.
Part IV provides practical guidelines for managing accessible fitness programs, including program development and promotion, handling medical emergencies in an exercise situation, tips for working with program participants who use wheelchairs, and much more.
The book contains black-and-white illustrations.
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Reviewer: Jeffrey A. Jones(Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)Description: This book presents a great deal of information about exercise and fitness as they relate to individuals with physical disabilities.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide information to allow successful implementation of a safe and effective exercise and fitness program. The material clearly outlines background information on various disabilities, generalities regarding the principles of exercise science, the effects of exercise on specific disabilities, and the proper techniques used to conduct a program.
Audience: The primary target audience includes rehabilitation professionals and exercise/fitness personnel. In addition, adapted physical educators, therapeutic recruiters, and coaches working with individuals with disabilities will find this text very useful. The material was presented in a way that allows individuals with disabilities who are interested in good health and fitness to gain valuable information.
Features: The book features many diagrams and action photos to illustrate key points. A recommended reading list is part of each section, along with an excellent glossary, reference list, and index. Three appendixes round out a very thorough text.
Assessment: In a field that is truly in its infancy, this book provides a strong foundation of information for professionals in the rehabilitation and exercise/fitness fields. It condenses the important aspects of exercise science and disability and clearly explains how the two interact. This book takes a large first step in filling the void in information relating to fitness and exercise for individuals with disabilities.
Jeffrey A. Jones
This book presents a great deal of information about exercise and fitness as they relate to individuals with physical disabilities. The purpose is to provide information to allow successful implementation of a safe and effective exercise and fitness program. The material clearly outlines background information on various disabilities, generalities regarding the principles of exercise science, the effects of exercise on specific disabilities, and the proper techniques used to conduct a program. The primary target audience includes rehabilitation professionals and exercise/fitness personnel. In addition, adapted physical educators, therapeutic recruiters, and coaches working with individuals with disabilities will find this text very useful. The material was presented in a way that allows individuals with disabilities who are interested in good health and fitness to gain valuable information. The book features many diagrams and action photos to illustrate key points. A recommended reading list is part of each section, along with an excellent glossary, reference list, and index. Three appendixes round out a very thorough text. In a field that is truly in its infancy, this book provides a strong foundation of information for professionals in the rehabilitation and exercise/fitness fields. It condenses the important aspects of exercise science and disability and clearly explains how the two interact. This book takes a large first step in filling the void in information relating to fitness and exercise for individuals with disabilities.Booknews
Shows how to modify existing fitness programs to enable people with disabilities to participate. Describes some common physical disabilities, discusses communication issues, and explores the effects of disabilities on exercise and training, emphasizing how conditions may alter the structure and function of physiological systems. Offers guidelines for adapting fitness programs such as resistance training, stretching, and aerobic dance, with exercises illustrated by b&w photos. For health fitness instructors and rehabilitation specialists. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)4 Stars! from Doody
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Meet the Author
Patricia D. Miller, MA, is an exercise physiologist and consultant in exercise programs for people with disabilities. Miller initiated mainstream community exercise programs in 26 cities nationwide as part of a grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
An avid triathlete and distance runner, Miller knows firsthand the fitness challenges faced by people with physical impairments. In 1988, she underwent surgery to implant a cardiac pacemaker, yet she continues to train for and participate in road races and triathlons.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I. Physical Disability
Chapter 1. Disability Awareness: Considerations for the Exercise Leader, Charles C. Bullock and Michael J. Mahon
Accessibility and Barriers to Participation - Recent Federal Legislation - Communication, Attitudes, and Preferred Behaviors - Guidelines for Specific Disabilities - Equal Opportunity
Chapter 2. Physical Disabilities: General Characteristics and Exercise Implications, Patrick J. DiRocco
Nonprogressive Physical Disabilities of the Nervous System - Progressive Disorders - Disabilities from Injury Outside the Nervous System - Visual Impairment
Part II. Exercise and Training: Effects of Physical Disability
Chapter 3. Skeletal Muscle Physiology and Anaerobic Exercise, Patricia D. Miller
Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle and Connective Tissue - Neuromuscular Control of Movement - Determinants of Muscular Force - Metabolism and Anaerobic Exercise
Chapter 4. Physiology of Aerobic Exercise, Stephen F. Figoni
Benefits of Aerobic Conditioning - Oxygen Consumption (VO2) - Acute Adjustments to Aerobic Exercise - Temperature Regulation - Aerobic Training Adaptations - Comparisons of Upper Body and Lower Body Exercise - Muscle Fatigue and Factors Limiting Aerobic Exercise Capacity
Part III. Designing Accessible Fitness Programs
Chapter 5. Exercise Prescription: Adapting Principles of Conditioning, Stephen F. Figoni, Kevin F. Lockette, and Paul R. Surburg
Basic Principles of Conditioning - Developing the Comprehensive Individualized Exercise Plan - Barriers to Health-Fitness Conditioning
Chapter 6. Resistance Training: Program Design, Kevin F. Lockette
Benefits of Resistance Training - Performance Capabilities of Muscle - Variables of Program Design - Program Development
Chapter 7. Resistance Training with Stretch Bands: Modifying for Disability, Kate F. Baxter and Kevin F. Lockette
Using Stretch Bands for Resistance Training - Modifications for Specific Conditions - Modifications for Specific Disabilities
Chapter 8. Flexibility Training: Program Design, Paul R. Surburg
Benefits of Flexibility - Flexibility and Range of Motion - Factors That Influence Flexibility - Uses of Stretching - Stretching Techniques - Program Development
Chapter 9. Static Stretching: Modifying for Disability, Paul R. Surburg
Modifications for Specific Conditions - Modifications for Specific Disabilities
Chapter 10. Exercises for Muscular Fitness, Patrick J. DiRocco
Exercises for the Neck - Exercises for the Shoulder Joint - Exercises for the Elbow Joint - Exercises for the Wrist Joint - Exercises for the Trunk - Exercises for the Hip Joint - Exercises for the Knee Joint - Exercises for the Ankle Joint
Chapter 11. Aerobic Dance Exercise, Kathy F. Normansell
Benefits of Aerobic Dance Exercise - Selecting Movement Alternatives - Seated Aerobic Dance Exercise - Conditions Requiring Modifications - Team Teaching
Part IV. Managing Accessible Fitness Programs
Chapter 12. Administration Guidelines, Kimberly D. Hardin
Program Development - Promoting the Adapted Program - Class Management
Chapter 13. Medical Conditions Associated With Physical Disabilities: Intervention and Emergency Procedures, Chrys Kub
Epilepsy - Diabetes - Autonomic Dysreflexia - Impaired Temperature Regulation - Postural and Exercise Hypotension
Chapter 14. Wheelchairs and Transfers, Diane Huss
Wheelchairs - Exercising in a Wheelchair - Wheelchair Assistance - Transfers
Appendix A. Pharmacologic Agents: Effects on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure During Rest and Exercise
Appendix B. Sample Registration Forms
Appendix C. Resources
Glossary
References
Recommended Readings
Index