Download or read book Risk Management for Health fitness Professionals written by JoAnn M. Eickhoff-Shemek and published by LWW. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This well-organized text provides a clear explanation of laws and legal issues in the health and fitness arena and presents invaluable risk management strategies to promote safer programs and environments. The authors address many legal concerns related to emergency procedures, employment, equipment, and facility issues, pre-activity health screening, fitness testing and prescription, and instruction and supervision. Real-life health/fitness case law examples provide practical illustrations of negligence to help professionals understand and minimize their legal liability. Online resources include an electronic version of the book and downloadable forms from the book.
Download or read book The Fitness Instructor s Handbook written by Morc Coulson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-25 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fitness Instructor's Handbook is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. This new second edition has been fully updated and covers every component of the industry standards for both Level 2 and 3 qualification, and offers the perfect blend of theory and practice on every aspect of health and fitness. Clear, concise and accessible, the content is organised with the specific needs of student and newly qualified fitness professionals in mind - it covers every aspect of the theory needed to work as a fitness instructor, and places it in a practical context. 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, The Fitness Instructor's Handbook is the ideal book for both those new to the industry and experienced trainers.
Download or read book Health Fitness Instructor s Handbook written by Edward T. Howley and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book "provides the latest information on the fundamentals of fitnes, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Used in the ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Workshops since 1986, it will help you develop meaningful and safe fitness programs, including exercise for special populations." - back cover.
Download or read book Fitness Professional s Handbook written by Edward T. Howley and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2022-06-02 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fitness Professional’s Handbook, Seventh Edition With HKPropel Access, provides current and future fitness professionals with the knowledge to screen participants, conduct standardized fitness tests, evaluate the major components of fitness, and prescribe appropriate exercise. The text uses the latest standards, guidelines, and research from authorities in the field to prepare readers for certification and arm them with the knowledge to work with a variety of clients and populations. This full-color text incorporates information from the 10th edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans exercise and physical activity recommendations for adults, older adults, children, and those with special needs. The text embraces the importance of communication between allied health and medical professionals with those in the fitness arena to provide readers with a foundation for prescribing exercise and delivering need- and goal-specific physical activity and fitness programs. Every chapter has been updated, allowing readers to explore the newest theories and research findings and apply them to real-world situations. The following are among the most significant changes to the seventh edition: Related online content delivered via HKPropel that includes an online video library containing 24 video clips to help readers better apply key techniques covered in the book, as well as fillable forms that students can use beyond the classroom A new chapter, “Training for Performance,” helps professionals expand their practice to work with recreational athletes who have performance-related goals New information, including the consequences of exercise-induced muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis), devices used to track physical activity and estimate energy expenditure (e.g., accelerometers), relative flexibility and the role of lumbopelvic rhythm in back function, the importance of progression in an exercise prescription, and the professional standard of care associated with HIIT programs reflects recent topics of interest and research Updated statistics on CVD and CHD from the American Heart Association, adult and childhood obesity, and the prevalence of COPD, asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema ensure accurate representation of data With a comprehensive and practical approach, this text enables readers to help individuals, communities, and groups gain the benefits of regular physical activity in a positive and safe environment. It provides background to the field, scientific fundamentals, and up-to-date recommendations to help readers better understand the role of physical activity in the quality of life and guidelines for screening, testing, supervising, and modifying activity for various populations. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.
Download or read book Fitness Professionals Guide to Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Human Movement written by Lawrence Arthur Golding and published by Coaches Choice Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fitness Professional's Guide to Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Human Movement is a revolution in the field of human movement. Comprehensive and meticulous, this ground- breaking text is ideal for university courses and a must for any fitness professional. The accompanying CD-ROM is one-of-a-kind. Developed specifically as a companion to this text, the intuitive and easy-to-use PC CD-ROM applies each of the muscles and body actions described in the book to nearly 300 specific exercises.
Download or read book Health and Fitness Professionals written by Kezia Endsley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the allied health professions! If you are interested in a career in the health and fitness field (the allied health field, as it is often called), you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Do these career paths have a bright future? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. This book, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers six main areas of health and fitness that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. Physical therapy Occupational therapy Recreational therapy Exercise physiology Massage therapy Athletic training
Download or read book Practical Fitness Testing written by Morc Coulson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-24 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an indispensable guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for clients or groups. Fitness tests are crucial to measure current fitness and then monitor progress to check the effectiveness of a training programme. The theory and practice of fitness testing, in both exercise and sport settings, are covered in a clear and accessible way. The information is includes recent research and population norms, and lots of diagrams and illustrations make the content easy to understand. The content covers all the topics identified in the competency framework for Levels 3 and 4 of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Instructors within the Health and Fitness Industry. Includes: assessment techniques, sample questions, normal population data, basic measurement and analysis, methods of testing, how to test strength, aerobic endurance, speed and agility, flexibility and power. Written by the authors of The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, and The Advanced Fitness Instructor's Handbook, this is the must-have guide to Fitness Testing for anyone working in fitness or sport.
Download or read book Psychology of Health and Fitness written by Barbara Brehm and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2014-02-19 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to apply the psychology of health and fitness to your exercise programs and to solve the motivational and behavioral problems you’ll encounter every day in practice. You’ll explore the scientific principles and variables that influence behavior as you develop the confidence to design effective lifestyle interventions for disease prevention and develop individualized exercise programs that promote optimal health.
Download or read book ACE Advanced Health Fitness Specialist Manual written by American Council on Exercise and published by Healthy Learning. This book was released on 2008 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ACE Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist Manual w/DVD is designed for experienced personal trainers who want to expand their clientele beyond the restrictions of the “apparently healthy” category. The new manual and certification focus on those diseases and injuries most frequently encountered among clients in health and fitness facilities, from diabetes and low-back pain to lipid disorders and post-orthopedic rehabilitation. This manual is divided into five parts, the first of which provides an Introduction to this ACE certification program. Part Two covers the Major Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders. Metabolic Diseases and Disorders are the focus of Part Three. With eight chapters, Part Four, which covers Musculoskeletal Disorders, is the largest section of the manual. Part Five, the final section of the manual, offers Considerations for Specialized Population Groups, including older adults, youth and pre- and postnatal women. Case studies are included in each chapter in Parts Two through Five, giving the exam candidate an example of how to apply what's been learned in a very practical way. Includes bonus 100-minute DVD.
Download or read book Advanced Personal Training written by Paul Hough and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective fitness instruction and training programme design require an exercise specialist trainer to combine professional experience with strategies underpinned by scientific evidence. This book allows readers to develop their understanding of the scientific rationale behind important components of personal training, such as monitoring fitness and training programme design. Each chapter synthesizes the findings of cutting-edge scientific research to identify optimum training methods and dispel some myths that are prevalent in the fitness industry. The chapters within this new edition have been written by internationally renowned experts from several disciplines, including strength and conditioning, physiology, psychology, and nutrition. Contributions have also been made from esteemed academics who have conducted some of the scientific studies discussed within the book. The authors have interpreted and summarised the scientific evidence and produced evidence-based recommendations, allowing readers to explore the latest concepts and research findings and apply them in practice. The book includes several new chapters, such as evidenced based practice (EBP), and designing training programmes female clients. This second edition remains the essential text for fitness instructors, personal trainers and sport and exercise students. The book provides an invaluable resource for fitness courses, exercise science degree programmes and continued professional development for exercise professionals.
Download or read book Exercise for Older Adults written by Cedric X. Bryant and published by Healthy Learning. This book was released on 2005 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exercise for Older Adults: ACE's Guide for Fitness Professionals offers the essential information fitness professionals need to provide older adults with safe and effective fitness programming, from the physiology of aging to the techniques and tools for motivating and communicating with older adults. Personal trainers, activity directors, health educators and fitness facility managers are among those who will benefit from this valuable resource.
Download or read book Psychology for Health Fitness Professionals written by James Gavin and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 1995 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Help your clients achieve their full potential while keeping yourself in top psychological shape with Psychology for Health Fitness Professionals. This book examines the importance of SPIRIT - Support, Purpose, Integrity, Resolution, Inspiration, and Timing - in your professional relationships." "Using the SPIRIT model, Psychology for Health Fitness Professionals helps you interact more effectively with your clients by explaining how to open lines of supportive communication, determine your clients' purposes and goals, maintain integrity by establishing personal and professional boundaries, reach mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict, create inspiration in your work, and discover the secrets of timing." "This book is essential reading for personal trainers, exercise leaders, body workers, health promotion specialists, and recreation specialists. Clinical sport and exercise psychologists will also find it a valuable reference."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Download or read book Women s Health and Fitness Guide written by Michele Kettles and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2006 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining the benefits of exercise for women, from osteoporosis prevention to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, this book reviews the physiological fitness differences between men and women. It also helps women to tailor an exercise programme to their stage in life: adolescence, pre-menopause, menopause, post-menopause and ageing.
Download or read book Lifestyle Wellness Coaching written by James Gavin and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lifestyles have changed dramatically over the past quarter century, and along with these changes come exciting opportunities for health, wellness, and fitness professionals, including new career paths in the professional domain of health and wellness coaching. Centered on an evidence-based process for guiding change, Lifestyle Wellness Coaching, Second Edition, offers a systematic approach to helping clients achieve enduring changes in their personal health and wellness behaviors through a supportive and forward-moving coaching relationship. Formerly titled Lifestyle Fitness Coaching, the second edition of Lifestyle Wellness Coaching has been thoroughly revised and updated to keep pace with the rapidly evolving field of lifestyle coaching. The text offers powerful methodologies for those who want to embrace lifestyle coaching as their primary profession as well as for those who intend to integrate a coaching approach into their work with clients. The text is complemented by discussions, case studies, reflective opportunities, and practical aids and engages readers through multiple approaches to learning: • Dynamic coaching dialogues bring abstract concepts to life. • Typical exchanges between coaches and clients are illustrated. • The International Coach Federation’s 11 core competencies are thoroughly examined to prepare readers for certification in the profession of coaching. • Sidebars provide practical guidance for enhanced understanding and prompt readers to personally experience the content. Lifestyle Wellness Coaching, Second Edition, uses realistic coaching conversations to address issues such as the timing and types of questions to ask, how to provide feedback effectively, and how to facilitate robust action planning. Readers are presented with a broad overview of the field and detailed analysis of core ingredients to promote effective coaching relationships. The text includes essential structures for coaching conversations and practical considerations to help readers adapt materials to their unique career interests. Lifestyle Wellness Coaching introduces readers to models that clearly identify clients’ progress through the stages of change. First, the text explores the popular transtheoretical model (TTM) of health-related behavior change and its delineation of six stages of clients’ readiness to change. Discussion of TTM includes strategies appropriate to clients in various stages of readiness to change. Lifestyle Wellness Coaching also presents the learning-through-change model (LCM), revealing the deep layers beneath each phase of client movement toward change. Following considerations of the stages and phases of change, readers are offered a critical map for coaching clients toward goal achievement. The authors’ unique flow model of coaching illustrates how professional coaches help clients navigate the sometimes turbulent events in attempting to change habitual patterns of behavior. Lifestyle Wellness Coaching, Second Edition, details how professionals engage in well-designed communication strategies to motivate, guide, inform, and support clients’ processes toward personal change with a holistic approach. The text frames the boundaries of care and advice appropriate to coaching relationships. Some of the issues explored include the centrality of a trusting relationship, creating goals that are aligned with coaching processes, unblocking clients’ energy and discovering resources for change, and generating forward movement through the skillful use of the International Coach Federation’s 11 core competencies. Whether you want to apply certain aspects of a coaching approach with your clients or move toward adding a professional coach certification to your résumé, Lifestyle Wellness Coaching, Second Edition, will serve you well. The text presents the necessary skills for professional development and offers an evidence-based methodology for supporting and advancing clients in change processes related to health, wellness, and fitness agendas.
Download or read book Fitness cycling written by Brian J. Sharkey and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2013 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12, s, t.
Download or read book Health Fitness Management written by Mike Bates and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2008 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive reosurce for the management and operation of health and fitness facilities and programmes.
Download or read book ACSM s Resources for the Personal Trainer written by American College of Sports Medicine and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer provides a broad introduction to the field of personal training, covering both basic science topics and practical application. It was originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam. It continues to serve that function, but the market for it has expanded to practitioners in the field looking for an additional resource, as well as in an academic setting where the book is a core text for personal training programs.
