{"product_id":"nscas-essentials-of-training-special-populations-epub","title":"NSCA's Essentials of Training Special Populations epub","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has long been at the forefront of aiding aspiring and established exercise professionals in working with clients from special populations, such as children, aging adults, and clients with temporary or permanent physical or cognitive conditions and disorders. Clients with special conditions often require modifications to general exercise recommendations, specific exercise facility design, and particular training equipment. They may also require exercise programming supervised by exercise professionals with specialized training. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNSCA's Essentials of Training Special Populations\u003c\/i\u003e will help exercise professionals design customized programs for clients with unique considerations. It is an ideal preparatory resource for those seeking to become an NSCA Certified Special Population Specialist (CSPS) as well as professionals who work in collaboration with health care professionals to assess, educate, and train special population clients of all ages regarding their health and fitness needs. Editor Patrick L. Jacobs, who has extensive experience as both a practitioner and scholar, and a team of qualified contributors provide evidence-based information and recommendations on particular training protocols for a breadth of conditions, including musculoskeletal conditions, cardiovascular conditions, immunologic disorders, and cancer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The book discusses the benefits of exercise for clients with special conditions and the exercise-related challenges they often face, as well as the importance of safe and effective health and fitness assessments for these clients. With an emphasis on published research, \u003ci\u003eNSCA's Essentials of Training Special Populations \u003c\/i\u003ereviews the pathology and pathophysiology of numerous conditions and disorders, including the known effects of exercise on those conditions and disorders. Each chapter includes tables that provide exercise recommendations for specific conditions, complete with training modifications, precautions, and contraindications. Also included are case studies with practical examples of the application of these population-specific recommendations, as well as a summary of the commonly prescribed medications and their potential effects on exercise responses and adaptations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNSCA's Essentials of Training Special Populations \u003c\/i\u003eincludes a number of learning aids designed to assist the reader. Chapter objectives appear at the beginning of each chapter, study questions are at the end of each chapter, key points in easy-to-find boxes summarize important concepts for the reader, and key terms are identified and defined throughout the text. Recommended readings are also provided for readers wishing to learn more about a topic in general or specifically in preparation for the CSPS exam. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e For instructors using \u003ci\u003eNSCA's Essentials of Training Special Populations \u003c\/i\u003ein a higher education course or for a training symposium, ancillary materials are available to make class preparation easy. The materials are designed to complement the content and assist in its instruction. The ancillaries consist of an instructor's guide, test package, and presentation package plus image bank. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. \u003c\/b\u003eRationale and Considerations for Training Special Populations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatrick L. Jacobs, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. \u003c\/b\u003eHealth Appraisal and Fitness Assessments \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn F. Graham, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalcolm T. Whitehead, PhD, CSCS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003eMusculoskeletal Conditions and Disorders \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarwyn Sharp, PhD, CSCS,*D\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. \u003c\/b\u003eMetabolic Conditions and Disorders \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThomas P. LaFontaine, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeffrey L. Roitman, EdD \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul Sorace, MS, CSCS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. \u003c\/b\u003ePulmonary Disorders and Conditions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKenneth W. Rundell, PhD \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames M. Smoliga, DVM, PhD, CSCS \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePnina Weiss, MD, FAAP\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. \u003c\/b\u003eCardiovascular Conditions and Disorders \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnn Marie Swank, PhD, CSCS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarwyn Sharp, PhD, CSCS,*D\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. \u003c\/b\u003eImmunologic and Hematologic Disorders \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon Melrose, PhD, CSCS,*D \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSCA \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMisty Kesterson, EdD, CSCS \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBenjamin Reuter, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. \u003c\/b\u003eNeuromuscular Conditions and Disorders \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatrick L. Jacobs, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephanie M. Svoboda, MS, DPT, CSCS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnna Lepeley, PhD, CSCS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. \u003c\/b\u003eCognitive Conditions and Disorders \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam J. Kraemer, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrett A. Comstock, PhD, CSCS \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames E. Clark, MS, CSCS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10. \u003c\/b\u003eCancer \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlejandro F. San Juan, PhD, PT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteven J. Fleck, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlejandro Lucia, MD, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11. \u003c\/b\u003eChildren and Adolescents \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAvery D. Faigenbaum, EdD, CSCS, CSPS, FNSCA \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12. \u003c\/b\u003eOlder Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWayne L. Westcott, PhD, CSCS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13. \u003c\/b\u003eFemale-Specific Conditions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJill A. Bush, PhD, CSCS,*D\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the NSCA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cb\u003eNational Strength and Conditioning Association\u003c\/b\u003e (NSCA) is the world’s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on the resources and expertise of the most recognized professionals in strength training and conditioning, sport science, performance research, education, and sports medicine, the NSCA is the world’s trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches, athletes, and tactical operators. The NSCA provides the crucial link between the lab and the field. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Editor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick L. Jacobs, PhD, CSCS,*D,\u003c\/b\u003e is the owner and head coach at Superior Performance. He earned his doctorate in exercise physiology from the University of Miami. He is a Fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the International Society of Sports Nutrition. He is a licensed athletic trainer (Florida) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Jacobs has published many peer-reviewed scientific articles on exercise and nutritional interventions in populations ranging from people with spinal cord injuries to elite athletic competitors. He has coordinated the performance programs of collegiate and professional championship athletes in a variety of sports, including football, baseball, powerlifting, bodybuilding, auto racing, and sailing. He is also an inventor whose name appears on several exercise device patents. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-excerpt\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/case-study-client-with-fibromyalgia\"\u003eCase study: client with fibromyalgia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/professional-opportunities-for-those-training-special-populations\"\u003eProfessional opportunities for those training special populations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"alsoAvailableAs\" href=\"\/blogs\/excerpt\/understanding-and-recommending-exercise-for-clients-with-joint-replacements\"\u003eUnderstanding and recommending exercise for clients with joint replacements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabExcerpt--\u003e","brand":"NSCA -National Strength \u0026 Conditioning Association,Patrick L. 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