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Book SynopsisThe 4th edition of The Fitness Instructor''s Handbook is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. Packed full of illustrations, exercise photos, case studies, revision questions and sample programmes this guide covers every aspect of the theory needed to work as a fitness instructor.Clear, concise and accessible, the content is organised with the specific needs of the fitness professional in mind and covers topics such as: 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 evaluationThis new edition includes advice on how to avoid poor exercise technique that can increase the risk of injury. There is also a brand new section on field protocols for typical health and fitness tests, with guidance on how instructors can standardise them. Other essential updates are also included that ref
Table of ContentsForeword 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
