Includes bibliographical references (p. 337-341) and index.

The profession of exercise management -- Health benefits and recommended amount of physical activity -- Activating the community -- Encouraging physical activity and facilitating behaviour change -- Maximising pre-activity screening and consultation -- Assessing physical fitness -- Developing prescriptions for physical activity -- Exercise prescription for people with cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic impairment -- Exercise prescription throughout the lifespan -- Exercise prescription for people with musculoskeletal, neurological, and neuromuscular impairment -- Optimising performance of athletes -- Leadership and human resource management -- Business management.