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The Fitness Instructor's Handbook 3rd edition is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry.
Including an added chapter on Cardiorespiratory machine exercises covering correct technique, safety points and step-by-step photos and updated references throughout, this new edition reflects the latest changes to the National Occupational Standards (Levels 2 and 3).
Topics covered include:
- the skeletal system
- muscles and tendons
- the energy system
- circulation and respiration
- components of fitness
- safety issues
- customer service
- screening clients
- planning and programme design
- exercise evaluation.
Packed full of illustrations, case studies, revision questions and sample programmes this is the ideal book for those new to the industry as well as experienced trainers.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
PART ONE: THEORECTICAL KNOWLEDGE FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS
1 The Skeletal System
2 Joints
3 The Muscular System
4 Cartilage, Ligaments and Tendons
5 The Nervous and Endocrine system
6 Energy systems
7 The Heart and the Circulatory Systems
8 The Respiratory System
9 Core Stability
10 Components and Principles of Fitness
PART 2: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF HEALTH AND FITNESS
11 Screening for exercise and safety issues
12 Behavioural Change and Goal Setting
13 Components and Introduction of an Exercise Session
14 Monitoring Exercise Intensity
15 Free-weight, Resistance Machine and Cardio Exercises
16 Exercise Guidelines for Various Population Groups
Example Question Answers
Index
Product details
| Published | 06 Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Extent | 320 |
| ISBN | 9781472939050 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Series | Fitness Professionals |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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