Includes bibliographical references and index.

The health benefits of physical activity -- The health consequences of physical inactivity and sedentary behavior -- Preparticipation screening -- Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment -- Muscle strength assessment -- Body composition assessment -- Flexibility and functional movement assessments -- General principles of exercise prescription -- Special considerations across the lifespan : pregnancy, youth and children, and older adults -- Special considerations for cardiovascular disease : chronic stable angina and coronary artery bypass graft surgery -- Special considerations for cardiovascular diseases : ventricular assist devices and heart transplantation -- Special considerations for cardiovascular disease : heart failure -- Special considerations for cardiovascular disease : valvular heart disease and eripheral artery disease -- Special considerations for type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus -- Special considerations for metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and dyslipidemia -- Special considerations for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Special considerations for patients with asthma and interstitial lung disease -- Special considerations for weight management -- Special considerations for chronic pain -- Special considerations for cancer -- Special considerations for bone health and osteoporosis -- Special considerations for psychological health -- Special considerations for physical and intellectual disabilities.