The Complete Guide to Physical Activity and Mental Health

by Lawrence, Debbie

• ISBN13: 9781408140215
• ISBN10: 1408140217
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-12-06
• Publisher: A&C Black

Summary

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.

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. v
Acknowledgements	p. vi
Introduction	p. vii
Mental health and physical activity	p. 1
What is mental health?	p. 2
Mental health conditions	p. 19
The benefits of exercise	p. 84
Motivation, behaviour change and communication	p. 101
Motivation	p. 102
Behaviour change	p. 116
Communication	p. 128
Working with clients	p. 139
Roles, responsibilities and boundaries	p. 140
Assessing client needs	p. 150
Design, delivery and adaptation	p. 158
Appendices	p. 172
Glossary of terms	p. 186
Index	p. 197
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