ACSM's resources for the personal trainer /
ACSM's resources for the personal trainer /
Resources for the personal trainer American College of Sports Medicine's resources for the personal trainer
senior editor, Trent A. Hargens ; associate editors, Elizabeth Skidmore Edwards, Anthony A. Musto, Katrina L. Piercy.
- Sixth edition.
- xii, 643 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Importance of the Field and Profession of Personal Training -- Career Track for Personal Trainers -- Anatomy and Kinesiology -- Biomechanics -- Exercise Physiology -- Nutrition and Human Performance -- Theories of Behavior Change -- Adherence to Exercise : Helping Your Client Stay Active -- Eliciting Positive Perceptions and Behaviors : Coaching Techniques -- The Initial Client Consultation -- Preparticipation Physical Activity Screening Guidelines -- Client Fitness Assessments -- Comprehensive Program Design -- Resistance Training Programs -- Cardiorespiratory Training Programs -- Guidelines for Designing Flexibility Programs -- Personal Training Session Components -- Advanced Program Options -- Populations across the Lifespan -- Metabolic Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors -- Business Basics and Planning -- Legal Issues and Responsibilities.
"Certified Personal Trainer candidates looking to boost their exam confidence, as well as practicing Personal Trainers who want to take their An essential resource to prepare for the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer examination, ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer, Sixth Edition, provides critical insights for Certified Personal Trainer candidates looking to boost their exam confidence, as well as practicing Personal Trainers who want to take their practice to the next level. This updated edition is fully aligned with the eleventh edition of ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and equips readers with the latest practices in client screening, exercise program development, and working with special populations"--
1975153200 9781975153205
2021006330
Personal trainers.
Physical education and training.
GV428.7 / .A47 2022
613.71
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Importance of the Field and Profession of Personal Training -- Career Track for Personal Trainers -- Anatomy and Kinesiology -- Biomechanics -- Exercise Physiology -- Nutrition and Human Performance -- Theories of Behavior Change -- Adherence to Exercise : Helping Your Client Stay Active -- Eliciting Positive Perceptions and Behaviors : Coaching Techniques -- The Initial Client Consultation -- Preparticipation Physical Activity Screening Guidelines -- Client Fitness Assessments -- Comprehensive Program Design -- Resistance Training Programs -- Cardiorespiratory Training Programs -- Guidelines for Designing Flexibility Programs -- Personal Training Session Components -- Advanced Program Options -- Populations across the Lifespan -- Metabolic Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors -- Business Basics and Planning -- Legal Issues and Responsibilities.
"Certified Personal Trainer candidates looking to boost their exam confidence, as well as practicing Personal Trainers who want to take their An essential resource to prepare for the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer examination, ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer, Sixth Edition, provides critical insights for Certified Personal Trainer candidates looking to boost their exam confidence, as well as practicing Personal Trainers who want to take their practice to the next level. This updated edition is fully aligned with the eleventh edition of ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and equips readers with the latest practices in client screening, exercise program development, and working with special populations"--
1975153200 9781975153205
2021006330
Personal trainers.
Physical education and training.
GV428.7 / .A47 2022
613.71