The fitness instructor's handbook : a complete guide to health and fitness / Morc Coulson.

Previous ed.: London: A. & C. Black, 2007.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; PART ONE Theoretical Knowledge for Health and Fitness; 1 The Skeletal System; Introduction; Common anatomical terms; Bone; The effects of exercise on bone; The skeleton; Example questions; Further reading; 2 Joints; Introduction; Basic types of joint; The effects of exercise on joints; The effects of pregnancy on joints; Example questions; Further reading; 3 The Muscular System; Introduction; Types of muscle; Skeletal muscles; Muscle contraction; Types of muscle fibre; Types of muscle contraction.

The roles of muscle in the bodyPlanes of movement; Muscle and movement; Major muscles: their location and available movement; Effects of exercise on muscle; Example questions; Further reading; 4 Cartilage, Ligaments and Tendons; Introduction; Cartilage; Ligaments; Tendons; The effects of exercise on cartilage, ligament and tendon; Example questions; Further reading; 5 The Nervous and Endocrine Systems; Introduction; Overview of the nervous and endocrine systems; The nervous system; The endocrine system; Example questions; Further reading; 6 Energy Systems; Introduction.

Energy systems for muscular contractionInteraction of energy systems; Example questions; Further reading; 7 The Heart and the Circulatory System; Introduction; The cardiopulmonary system; Blood; The circulation system; Blood pressure and exercise; The effects of exercise on the heart; The effects of exercise on the circulation system; Key cardiovascular differences between special population groups; Example questions; Further reading; 8 The Respiratory System; Introduction; The respiratory system; The effects of smoking on the respiratory system.

The effects of exercise on the respiratory systemKey respiratory differences between special population groups; Example questions; Further reading; 9 Core Stability; Introduction; Core stability; Mechanisms of stabilisation; Neutral position or zone; Contraction of the transversus abdominis (TA); Typical core stability exercises; Exercise guidelines; Example questions; Further reading; 10 Components and Principles of Fitness; Introduction; Definitions of fitness; Components of physical fitness; Factors influencing physical fitness; Principles of fitness; Health risks of inactivity.

Example questionsFurther reading; PART TWO Practical Application of Health and Fitness; 11 Screening for Exercise and Safety Issues; Introduction; Screening for exercise; Risk stratification; Health and safety issues; Child protection; Example questions; Further reading; 12 Behavioural Change and Goal Setting; Introduction; Exercise psychology; Behaviour change; Motivation; Goal setting; Healthy eating; Example questions; Further reading; 13 Components and Induction of an Exercise Session; Introduction; Components of an exercise session; Warm-up; Conditioning phase; Cardiovascular training.

This guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry covers every component of the industry standards for both level 2 and 3 qualification, and offers a blend of theory and practice on every aspect of health and fitness.

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.

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