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PublisherLippincott Williams & Wilkins

ISBN-101451108591

ISBN-139781451108590

eBay Product ID (ePID)117234297

Product Key Features

Number of Pages592 Pages

Publication NameAcsm's Resources for the Personal Trainer

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

SubjectSports Medicine, Physical Education

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaEducation, Medical

AuthorAmerican College of Sports Medicine (Acsm) Staff

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight66.5 Oz

Item Length8.4 in

Item Width10.9 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2012-039411

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal613.7/1

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentPart I Introduction to the Field and Profession of Personal Training Chapter 1 Importance of the Field and Profession of Personal Training Chapter 2 Career Track for Personal Trainers Part II The Science of Personal Training Chapter 3 Anatomy and Kinesiology Chapter 4 Biomechanical Principles of Training Chapter 5 Exercise Physiology Chapter 6 Nutrition And Human Performance Part III Behavior Modification Chapter 7 Theories of Behavior Change Chapter 8 Adherence to Exercise: Helping Your Client Stay Active Chapter 9 Counseling and Coaching Techniques Part IV Initial Client Screening Chapter 10 The Initial Client Consultation Chapter 11 Screening and Risk Classification Chapter 12 Client Fitness Assessments Part V Developing the Exercise Program Chapter 13 Comprehensive Program Design Chapter 14 Resistance Training Programs Chapter 15 Cardiorespiratory Training Programs Chapter 16 Guidelines for Designing Flexibility Programs Chapter 17 Personal Training Session ComponentsChapter 18 Advanced Program Options Chapter 19 Special Populations Part VI The Business of Personal Training Chapter 20 Business Basics And Planning Chapter 21 Legal Issues and Responsibilities

SynopsisACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer provides a broad introduction to the field of personal training, covering both basic science topics and practical application. It was originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam. It continues to serve 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., Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer provides a broad introduction to the field of personal training, covering both basic science topics and practical application. It was originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam. It continues to serve 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.

LC Classification NumberQT 255

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