Foundations of professional personal training

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書誌事項

Foundations of professional personal training

canfitpro ; Robert Robinson, manuscript coordinator ; Rod Macdonald, Daniela Goode, Adam Jongsma, editors

Human Kinetics, c2016

2nd ed

  • : [hardback]

タイトル別名

Foundations of professional personal training : the essential resource for the Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist Certification

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注記

"Canfitpro, Canadian Fitness Professionals"--P. [1] of cover

Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-362) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Foundations of Professional Personal Training, Second Edition With Web Resource, serves as a road map toward becoming a successful certified personal trainer. Developed and written by canfitpro, Canada's foremost education and certification provider for fitness professionals, this full-color edition of Foundations of Professional Personal Training contains information for building skills, increasing confidence, and preparing for the Personal Training Specialist (PTS) certification with canfitpro. Reorganized, redesigned, and extensively updated to match the canfitpro certification standards, this second edition includes colorful new artwork and all of the information needed for preparing for the PTS certification process. The second edition includes the following elements: * A new web resource with online video to demonstrate exercise and assessment techniques * New chapters on foundational movement sequences and dynamic assessments * Color-coded "traffic light" elements that highlight key information for practical application by indicating when to exercise caution (red), think critically (yellow), or put a concept into practice (green) * Three client case studies that are developed throughout the book for practice and application of concepts * Details about canfitpro's recommendations for optimal health, which integrates physical activity, nutrition, and mental well-being * Strategies for cultivating the personal trainer-client relationship * New information regarding exercise and back pain, myofascial slings and their relationship to flexibility, functional movement patterns, and postural assessment The book is divided into four easy-to-manage parts. Part I presents an overview of the fundamentals of personal training and the personal trainer-client relationship as well as recommendations for and components of optimal health. Part II explains the essentials of the human body, including chapters on bioenergetics, the cardiorespiratory system, skeletal and muscular anatomy, flexibility and mobility, and foundational movement. Part III provides thorough guidance on both passive and dynamic assessment of clients. Part IV offers direction on program design and delivery based on client assessment as well as strategies for recognition and prevention of injury. To aid learning and prepare readers for the certification exam, each chapter includes objectives, a summary, a list of key study terms, and review questions. Readers will also benefit from a glossary, illustrated appendixes organized by muscle group and filled with information on technique for a range of resistance and flexibility exercises, and an appendix of norms for fitness assessments. Additionally, a new web resource for Foundations of Professional Personal Training, Second Edition, provides readers with further practice opportunities before the PTS exam, featuring video clips, printable forms, and other supplemental materials. Thirty-six video clips demonstrate proper technique of various exercises as well as dynamic assessment techniques for identifying improper movement patterns or imbalance. The reproducible forms can be printed and used in assessing clients and documenting training sessions. The web resource includes answers to the in-text review questions found throughout the book, which will aid in comprehension and retention. Foundations of Professional Personal Training, Second Edition, prepares new and prospective personal trainers for all aspects of their exciting profession. Providing key concepts, guidelines, and considerations, this text is an essential resource for preparation for the PTS exam and for a successful career in personal training.

目次

Part I. The Journey Begins Chapter 1. Understanding Yourself and Your Client Kim Lavender, FAHP Beginning the Personal Trainer-Client Journey Key Qualities of Effective Personal Training Specialists Understanding Behaviour Change Influencing Exercise Adherence Working With Clients Learning Aids Chapter 2. Principles for Optimal Health Rod Macdonald, BEd Kim Lavender, FAHP Components of Optimal Health Physical Activity for Optimal Health canfitpro's Recommendations for Optimal Health canfitpro's Training Principles Learning Aids Case Studies Part I Case Study Questions Part II. Understanding the Body Chapter 3. Bioenergetics Brian Justin, M.Kin Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Bioenergetics Terminology Introduction to the Energy Systems Interaction of the Energy Systems Oxygen Deficit Developing the Energy Systems Learning Aids Chapter 4. Cardiorespiratory Concepts Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Brian Justin, M.Kin Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Cardiorespiratory Response to Exercise Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Training Program Design for Cardiorespiratory Training Learning Aids Chapter 5. Skeletal Anatomy Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Bones Parts of the Skeleton Joints Describing Movement Program Design for Bone Health Learning Aids Chapter 6. Muscular Anatomy Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle Muscles and Muscle Groups Benefits of Resistance Training Program Design for Resistance Training Learning Aids Chapter 7. Flexibility and Mobility Concepts Chris Frederick, B.PT Definition of Flexibility Relationship of Flexibility to Overall Fitness Mobility and Fascia Range of Motion and Joint Mechanics Movement, Mobilization, and Flexibility Training Program Design for Flexibility Training Learning Aids Chapter 8. Foundational Movement Sequences Mark Stone, BSc Rod Macdonald, BEd What Is Functional Training? Postural Stability and Balance Open Chain and Closed Chain Movement Biomotor Abilities Foundational Movement Sequences Learning Aids Part II Case Study Questions Part III. Screening and Assessment Chapter 9. Passive Screening and Assessments Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Chad Benson, MSc Mark Stone, BSc Pre-Exercise Screening Passive Postural Assessment Standard Health Assessment Body Composition Learning Aids Chapter 10. Dynamic Assessments Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Brian Justin, M.Kin Chad Benson, MSc Dynamic Postural Assessment Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessment Muscular Capacity Assessment Flexibility Assessment Sources of Error in Dynamic Assessments Learning Aids Part III Case Study Questions Part IV. Program Design and Delivery Chapter 11. Program Design Concepts Rod Macdonald, BEd Brad Schoenfeld, PhD Principles of Program Design Client Safety Periodization Selecting the Right Exercises Structuring a Workout Adaptability Learning Aids Chapter 12. Designing a Program Rod Macdonald, BEd Brad Schoenfeld, PhD How to Design a Program Applying the Four Elements of Good Program Design Balancing the Program Modifying Programs Sample Program Designs Learning Aids Chapter 13. Delivering a Program Rod Macdonald, BEd Brad Schoenfeld, PhD Five Steps of Program Delivery Program Card Training Session Learning Aids Chapter 14. Injury Recognition and Prevention Strategies Terry Kane, BPHE, BSc Understanding Scope of Practice Types of Musculoskeletal Injury Injury Prevention Strategies Learning Aids Chapter 15. Business of Personal Training Mike Bates, MBA Career Opportunities Marketing Your Services Selling Your Services Maintaining and Building Your Clientele Your Professional Image Client-Trainer Relationship Terminating the Relationship Risk Management Policies and Procedures Learning Aids Part IV Case Study Questions

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