Description
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.
Features
- ACSM name. The
- Broad foundational approach gives personal trainers a strong foundation in the basic fundamentals.
- Video will demonstrate key personal training techniques.
- NEW! icons show readers which portions of the text correspond to online videos.
- Key points succinctly summarize crucial information.
- Objectives tell readers what they will learn in the chapter.
About the Author(s)
Specs
- Edition: Fourth
- Product Format: Hardbound
- ISBN: 9781451108590
- Trim Size: 10.875 x 8.375
- Pages: 592
- Pub Date: Feb 1, 2013
- Weight: 4.0
Table of contents
Part IÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Introduction to the Field and Profession of Personal Training Chapter 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Importance of the Field and Profession of Personal Training Chapter 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Career Track for Personal Trainers Part IIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The Science of Personal Training Chapter 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Anatomy and Kinesiology Chapter 4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Biomechanical Principles of Training Chapter 5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Exercise Physiology Chapter 6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Nutrition And Human Performance Part IIIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Behavior Modification Chapter 7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Theories of Behavior Change Chapter 8Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Adherence to Exercise: Helping Your Client Stay Active Chapter 9Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Counseling and Coaching Techniques Part IVÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Initial Client Screening Chapter 10Â Â Â Â Â The Initial Client Consultation Chapter 11Â Â Â Â Â Screening and Risk Classification Chapter 12Â Â Â Â Â Client Fitness Assessments Part VÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Developing the Exercise Program Chapter 13Â Â Â Â Â Comprehensive Program Design Chapter 14Â Â Â Â Â Resistance Training Programs Chapter 15Â Â Â Â Â Cardiorespiratory Training Programs Chapter 16Â Â Â Â Â Guidelines for Designing Flexibility Programs Chapter 17Â Â Â Â Â Personal Training Session ComponentsChapter 18Â Â Â Â Â Advanced Program Options Chapter 19Â Â Â Â Â Special Populations Part VIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The Business of Personal Training Chapter 20Â Â Â Â Â Business Basics And Planning Chapter 21Â Â Â Â Â Legal Issues and Responsibilities Â
