CiNii Books - Methods of group exercise instruction

Reference for fitness, physical activity, and group exercise instructors, including those preparing for certification; textbook for exercise science, fitness, physical education, kinesiology, public health, and recreation students preparing to teach various group exercise classes.

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Part I: Fundamentals of Group Exercise Instruction Chapter 1. Best Practices Evolution of Group Exercise Role of Group Exercise Trends in Group Exercise Business Basics for Group Exercise Chapter Wrap-Up Assignment Chapter 2. Social Aspects of Group Exercise Creating Group Cohesion Instructors as Role Models Creating a Healthy Emotional Environment Student-Centered Versus Teacher-Centered Instruction Chapter Wrap-Up Assignments Chapter 3. Foundational Components Integrating Components of Health Into Class Design Creating a Positive Preclass Environment Principles of Muscular Balance Balancing Strength and Flexibility Range of Motion for Major Joints Progressive Functional Training Continuum The Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form Chapter Wrap-Up Assignment Chapter 4. Traditional Concepts Applying Music Skills in Group Exercise Traditional Choreography Basic Moves Elements of Variation Creating Smooth Transitions Building Basic Combinations Additional Choreography Techniques Cueing Methods in Group Exercise Chapter Wrap-Up Assignments Chapter 5. Coaching-Based Concepts Motivational Strategies for Coaching-Based Group Exercise Creating Dynamic Team Environments Exercise Modification for Injury Prevention Demonstrating Proper Alignment and Giving a Variety of Cues Programming Music in a Class That Is Not Beat Driven Chapter Wrap-Up Assignments Part II: Primary Components of Group Exercise Chapter 6. Warm-Up and Cool-Down Designing a Warm-Up Evaluating Stretching in the Warm-Up Designing a Cool-Down Chapter Wrap-Up Assignments Chapter 7. Cardiorespiratory Training Cardiorespiratory Training Systems Beginning Intensity Appropriate Intensity Levels Intensity Monitoring Principles of Muscular Balance in Cardiorespiratory Training Safety Issues, Good Alignment, and Technique Importance of Participant Interaction and Enjoyment Cool-Down After the Cardio Segment Chapter Wrap-Up Assignment Chapter 8. Muscular Conditioning and Flexibility Training Recommendations and Guidelines for Muscular Conditioning Cueing Muscular Conditioning Exercises Demonstrating Progressions, Regressions, Modifications, and Alternatives Safety Issues in Muscular Conditioning Equipment for Muscular Conditioning Recommendations and Guidelines for Flexibility Training Cueing Flexibility Exercises and Ending a Class Appropriately Safety Issues in Flexibility Training Muscular Conditioning and Flexibility Exercises Chapter Wrap-Up Assignments Chapter 9. Neuromotor and Functional Training Neuromotor Training Principles and Recommendations Functional Training Principles Safety Issues in Balance and Functional Training Equipment for Balance and Functional Training Teaching a Balance Class Teaching a Functional Training Class Chapter Wrap-Up Assignments Part III: Group Exercise Modalities Chapter 10. Kickboxing Creating a Warm-Up Technique and Safety Issues Basic Moves Combinations and Choreography Techniques Other Kickboxing Formats Chapter Wrap-Up Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points Assignment Chapter 11. Step Training Creating a Warm-Up Technique and Safety Issues Basic Moves and Step Patterns Basic Combinations and Choreography Techniques Training Systems Chapter Wrap-Up Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points Assignment Chapter 12. Stationary Indoor Cycling Positioning, Alignment, and Safety Creating a Warm-Up Basic Moves Formatting Indoor Cycling Classes Intensity Monitoring Cueing and Coaching Techniques Chapter Wrap-Up Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points Assignments Chapter 13. Sport Conditioning and Boot Camp Creating a Warm-Up Equipment and Setup Planning Safe, Effective Movements Basic Moves Chapter Wrap-Up Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points Assignments Chapter 14. Water Exercise Benefits of Water Exercise Properties of Water and Newton's Laws of Motion Creating a Warm-Up Formatting Water Exercise Classes Training Systems Water Exercise Equipment Basic Moves Chapter Wrap-Up Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points Assignment Chapter 15. Yoga Philosophy of Yoga Breathwork in Yoga Beginning a Yoga Class Verbal Cues and Music Technique and Safety Issues Equipment and Class Setting Basic Asanas (Postures) Chapter Wrap-Up Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points Assignments Chapter 16. Pilates The Pilates Method: Basic principles Creating a Warm-Up Verbal Cues and Music Technique and Safety Issues Ending a Pilates Class Basic Moves Chapter Wrap-Up Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points Assignments Chapter 17. Alternative Modalities in Group Exercise Creating a Client-Centered Group Exercise Class Group Exercise for Niche Markets Lifestyle-Based Physical Activity Classes Dance-Based Classes Equipment-Based Cardiorespiratory and Strength Training Mind-Body Classes Fusion Classes Ethical Practice Guidelines for Group Fitness Instructors Chapter Wrap-Up Group Exercise Class Evaluation Form: Key Points Assignment

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