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Book SynopsisEndorsed by EuropeActive and framed in the Code of Ethical Practice, EuropeActive's Foundations for Exercise Professionals contains the foundational knowledge for every level of the qualifications framework in Europe to help exercise professionals meet and maintain recognised professional standards.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Bones and Joints
Marco Branco and Rita Santos-Rocha
Major Bones and Joints
Types of Bones and Joints
Structure and Function of the Skeleton
Structure and Function of the Spine
Movements at the Three Main Spinal Curves
Stability and Movement Within Each Type of Joint
Conclusion
Chapter 2. Muscles
Anders Nedergaard
Skeletal Muscle Biology
Smooth Muscle
Cardiac Muscle
Conclusion
Chapter 3. Muscle Action
Daniel Robbins and Edzard Zeinstra
Types of Muscle Actions
Neuromuscular Physiology
Muscles and Movement
Muscles and Force Generation
Conclusion
Chapter 4. Heart, Lungs and Circulation
Andrea Ermolao and Marco Bergamin
Mechanics of Breathing
Heart and Cardiovascular System
Blood Pressure and the Effects of Exercise
Short and Long Term Effects of Exercise on the Heart, Lungs and Circulatory System
Conclusion
Chapter 5. Energy Systems
Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalo, José Antonio de Paz, and Fernando Naclerio
Three Energy Systems That Produce ATP
Oxygen Uptake, VO2max and Excess of Oxygen Uptake
Effects of Intensity and Duration on Energy System and Fuel Interaction During Physical Activity
Conclusion
Chapter 6. Components and Principles of Fitness
Eliseo Iglesias-Soler and Mark Chapman
Physical Fitness and Health-Related Fitness
Relationship Among Physical Activity and Exercise, Health Related Fitness and Health
Conclusion
Chapter 7. Resistance Training
Fernando Naclerio and Jeremy Moody
Muscle Action and Type of Contraction
Muscular Strength and Repetition Maximum Continuum
Overload Principle Applied to Muscular Strength
Common Resistance Training Methods and Systems
Muscle-Group Split Routines
Conclusion
Chapter 8. Aerobic Training
Jonathan Esteve-Lanao, Roberto Cejuela Anta, and Claudia Cardona González Physiological and Health-Related Changes From Aerobic Training
Benefits of Aerobic Training
Continuous and Interval Aerobic Training
Types of Activities in Endurance Training
Overload Principle Applied to Aerobic Training
Application of All Training Principles to Aerobic Training
Methods of Intensity Monitoring
Exercise Session Structure
Cardiorespiratory Training Systems
Periodisation and Training Load Quantification
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Flexibility Training
Jagdeep Singh Matharoo
Range-of-Motion Continuum
Physiological and Health-Related Changes From Stretching
Types of Flexibility Exercises
Methods for Training Flexibility
Stretch Reflex, Desensitisation and Lengthening of Muscle Tissue (Muscle Creep)
FITTA Principle Applied to Stretching
Factors Affecting Potential Range of Motion
Conclusion
Chapter 10. Body Composition
Elvis A. Carnero and Manuel A. Giráldez García
Hierarchical Organisation for the Study of Body Composition
Body-Composition Measurement
BIA and Anthropometry
Factors Affecting Body Composition
Conclusion
Chapter 11. Warm-Up and Cool-Down
Bettina Karsten and Xurxo Dopico
Definition of Warm-Up and Cool-Down
Types of Warm-Ups
Physiological Effects
Duration and Intensity Recommendations
Conclusion
Chapter 12. Progression
Ian Jeffreys
Homeostasis in the Body
General Adaptation Syndrome
Conclusion
Chapter 13. Promoting Physical Activity and Health
Steven Mann and Alfonso Jimenez
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia
Impaired Fasting Glucose
Obesity
Barriers and Motivators for Physical Activity and Exercise
Conclusion
Chapter 14. Basic Nutrition and Hydration Guidelines
Robert Cooper and Judith Allgrove
Macronutrients
Energy Expenditure
Body Composition
Dehydration and Physical Activity
Hydration Strategies
Official Nutrition Recommendations
Conclusion
Chapter 15. Safe and Effective Exercise
Rita Santos-Rocha and Nuno Pimenta
Exercise as Mechanical and Metabolic Stimuli
Risks Associated With Exercise
Preliminary Health Screening and Risk Assessment
Conclusion
Chapter 16. Body Awareness and Exercise Technique
Vera Simões and Rita Santos Rocha
Being a Role Model in Exercise Performance and Technique
Correcting Posture and Body Alignment, Range of Motion, Control, Timing and Form
Conclusion
Chapter 17. Building Rapport and Customer Care
Thomas Rieger
Understanding Intimacy as a Key Requirement
Dimensions of Rapport
Methods of Building Rapport
Conclusion
Chapter 18. Motivating the Exerciser
Jeremy Moody and Jack Davies
Motives to Exercise
Behavioural Strategies to Enhance Exercise and Health Behaviour Change
Transtheoretical Model
Conclusion
Chapter 19. Screening and Assessing
Jeremy Moody and Ryan Stevens
Evaluation of Fitness Components
Screening and Assessing for Medical History
Psychological Aspects of Fitness
Conclusion
Chapter 20. Resistance Exercise Using Machines
Roger Earle
Terms and Definitions
Breathing
Practical Guidelines for Teaching Resistance Training Exercises Using Machines
Technique Guidelines
Additional Machine Exercises
Conclusion
Chapter 21. Resistance Exercise Using Free Weights
Roger Earle
Terms and Definitions
Breathing
Safe and Effective Spotting Techniques
Practical Guidelines for Teaching Resistance Training Exercises Using Free Weights
Technique Guidelines
Additional Free-Weight Exercises
Conclusion
Chapter 22. Cardiorespiratory Exercise
Henk Jan Thoes and Riccardo Marini
Treadmill
Rower
Stepper
Upright Bike
Recumbent Bike
Cross-Trainer
Linear-Stride Cross-Trainer
Variable-Stride Cross-Trainer
Lateral-Movement Cross-Trainer
Upper-Body Ergometer
Conclusion
