ACSM's resources for the personal trainer

ACSM's resources for the personal trainer

by Battista, Rebecca Bushman, Barbara Ann

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A broad introduction to the field of personal training, covering both basic science topics and practical application. Originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam, it serves 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.

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Title Statements

  • Full title :ACSM's resources for the personal trainer / senior editior, Barbara Bushman ; associate editors, Rebecca Battista [and others].

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A broad introduction to the field of personal training, covering both basic science topics and practical application. Originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam, it serves 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.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2014.
  • Edition:4th ed

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The Physical Object

  • Description:xvi, 627 pages : : color illustrations ; : 29 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781451108590, 1451108591
  • oclc:ocn811952753
  • LC Classification:GV428.7
  • Dewey Decimal:613.7/1

Table of Contents

Importance of the field and profession of personal training -- Career track for personal trainers -- Anatomy and kinesiology -- Biomechanical principles of training -- Exercise physiology -- Nutrition and human performance -- Theories of behavior change -- Adherence to exercise: helping your client stay active -- Counseling and coaching techniques -- The initial client consultation -- Screening and risk classification -- Client fitness assessments -- Comprehensive program design -- Resistance training programs -- Cardiorespiratory training programs -- Guidelines for designing flexibility programs -- Personal training session components -- Advanced program options -- Special populations -- Business basics and planning -- Legal issues and responsibilities.

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Subjects

Éducation physique Entraîneurs personnels Exercise -- physiology Health and Fitness Health and Wellbeing Personal trainers Physical education and training

Writers

Battista, Rebecca Bushman, Barbara Ann

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