Sports and exercise for children with chronic health conditions / Barry Goldberg, editor.
Contributor(s): Goldberg, Barry
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Material type: 
BookPublisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c.1995Description: x, 381 p. + hbk. ill. ; 29 cm.ISBN: 0873228731; 9780873228732.Subject(s): Chronically ill children | Exercise for children | Sports for children | Sports for people with disabilities | Exercise & workout booksDDC classification: 796.0196 GOL
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General lending | MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main | 796.0196 GOL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 38888000074157 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Specific recommendations from pediatric authorities for anyone who works with children. Addresses 20 common medical conditions, including spina bifida, epilepsy, asthma, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, AIDS/hepatitis, heart disease, hemophilia, eating disorders, and diabetes. Discusses the effects of each condition on exercise tolerance, potential adverse effects, what activities can be permitted, appropriate levels of competition, and how to adapt activities to the condition. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Includes bibliographical references and index.