{"product_id":"the-fitness-instructors-handbook-4th-edition-9781472977342","title":"The Fitness Instructors Handbook 4th edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 4th edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Fitness Instructor''s Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eis the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry.\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePART ONE: THEORECTICAL KNOWLEDGE FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS\u003c\/b\u003e 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  \u003cb\u003ePART 2: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF HEALTH AND FITNESS\u003c\/b\u003e 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  \u003ci\u003eExample Question Answers\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867239395671,"sku":"9781472977342","price":24.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472977342.jpg?v=1722282374","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-fitness-instructors-handbook-4th-edition-9781472977342","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}