Description
Designed for the person who is just beginning an exercise program. The book includes the basics about walking, nutrition, behaviour change, and holistic health with a dash of information about strength training and stretching. Assessments are included in each chapter as well as a journal- style tracking system at the end of the text.
Dr. Shelley Hamill is a professor and Master Certified Health Education Specialist with over 30 years combined teaching at the collegiate, middle and elementary levels. She teaches courses in pedagogy, sexuality, women’s health and health promotion at Winthrop University. She has made numerous presentations at state, regional, and national conferences on varying health issues and pedagogical strategies as well as having published on those same topics. Dr. Hamill has been recognized for her work and service to the community having received numerous awards and citations including recognition from former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher for her work with Tribal Communities around the issues of HIV/STIs, and substance abuse.