ACSM/Nchpad Resources for the Inclusive Fitness Trainer
ACSM/Nchpad Resources for the Inclusive Fitness Trainer

Author: Cary Wing

Publisher:

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9781885377029

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You can empower those who are challenged by physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in collaboration with The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) has developed a specialty certification for fitness professionals. Become an ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer, and give clients the knowledge and support to lead a healthy and comfortable lifestyle. This book provides the essential techniques and guidelines to prepare for the ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer certification including: Effective and adapted methods of exercise training. Exercise precautions for people with disabilities. An understanding of current ADA policy specific to recreation facilities and standards for accessible facility design. Instruction to individuals with disabilities to begin and continue healthy lifestyles.

ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer
ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer

Author: Trent Hargens

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2021-06-25

Total Pages: 1089

ISBN-13: 1975153227

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An essential resource to prepare for the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer examination, ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, 6th 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. Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this top-selling text guides readers from an introduction to the profession and the science behind the field through the building blocks of a successful exercise program and ultimately the establishment of a successful personal training practice. Engaging case studies and study features help ensure the retention for success on the ACSM-CPT exam and provide prospective and practicing Personal Trainers with both the tools and scientific evidence to build safe and effective exercise programs for a variety of clients.

ACSM's Exercise Testing and Prescription
ACSM's Exercise Testing and Prescription

Author: Madeline Paternostro Bayles

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2023-01-26

Total Pages: 855

ISBN-13: 1975197097

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Fully aligned with the latest edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, ACSM’s Exercise Testing and Prescription, 2nd Edition, equips students and practitioners to confidently collect, interpret, and act upon physical fitness data for healthy and special populations. Reflecting the unsurpassed expertise of the American College of Sports Medicine, this practical text walks users through the process of selecting and administering fitness assessment, interpreting results, and drafting exercise prescriptions in line with proven Guidelines parameters. The updated 2nd Edition is optimized for today’s learners, combining clear, concise writing with dynamic visuals to keep readers engaged, clarify essential concepts and practices, and prepare users for confident clinical practice.

ACSM's Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor
ACSM's Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor

Author: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2022-03-21

Total Pages: 658

ISBN-13: 1975182111

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ACSM’s Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor, 2nd Edition, equips fitness professionals with the knowledge and the skills needed to effectively lead group exercise in gyms, studios, recreational facilities, and clubs. An essential resource for undergraduate exercise science programs, students in pre-professional programs, and those independently prepping for the ACSM-GEI certification, this engaging, accessible text reflects the authoritative expertise of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and delivers complete preparation for becoming an ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor. The extensively revised and reorganized 2nd Edition streamlines learning and aligns content to the domains of the ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor Exam, boosting exam confidence and delivering step-by-step guidance to ensure success in professional practice.

ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist
ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist

Author: Benjamin Gordon

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2021-07-12

Total Pages: 906

ISBN-13: 1975153189

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An essential preparation book for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist examination, ACSM’s Resources for the Exercise Physiologist, 3rd Edition, is an essential volume for certification candidates and practicing Exercise Physiologists looking to boost their exam confidence and achieve success in practice. This updated edition is fully aligned with the eleventh edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and reflects the most current standards and practices in exercise physiology. Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this practical resource is organized around the scope of ACSM-EP practice domains. A clear introduction to understanding exercise, physical activity, and pre-exercise screening opens the book, followed by thorough coverage of assessment and programming for healthy populations, assessment and programming for special populations, counseling and behavioral strategies for encouraging exercises, and legal, management and professional issues relevant to practice.

ACSM's Introduction to Exercise Science
ACSM's Introduction to Exercise Science

Author: Jeff Poteiger

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2023-04-23

Total Pages: 801

ISBN-13: 197521787X

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Presenting an engaging, up-to-date overview of exercise science and its related fields, ACSM’s Introduction to Exercise Science, 4th Edition, guides students to success throughout their courses and delivers a robust exploration of potential careers for today’s exercise science professionals. This full-color resource combines a succinct, accessible approach with the proven expertise of the American College of Sports Medicine — the leading authority in exercise science and sports medicine — to establish a practical understanding of how human movement assists individuals in their pursuit of good health, appropriate levels of physical activity and exercise, and successful sport and athletic performance. Each chapter illustrates the importance and practical relevance of key topics and provides an insider’s view of the profession through fascinating interviews and online video profiles and field trips. Updated to meet the needs of today’s emerging professionals, this 4th Edition incorporates new resources that emphasize application and help students make a confident transition to practice.

ACSM's Exercise Testing and Prescription
ACSM's Exercise Testing and Prescription

Author: American College of Sports Medicine

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2017-12-26

Total Pages: 663

ISBN-13: 1975109120

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ACSM’SExercise Testing and Prescription adapts and expands upon the assessment and exercise prescription-related content from ACSM’s Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th Edition, to create a true classroom resource. Fully aligned with the latest edition of ACSM’s flagship title, ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, this practical resource walks students through the process of selecting and administering fitness assessments, using Guidelines to interpret results, and drafting an exercise prescription that is in line with Guidelines parameters. Designed for today’s learners, the text is written in a clear, concise style, and enriched by visuals that promote student engagement. As an American College of Sports Medicine publication, the book offers the unsurpassed quality and excellence that has become synonymous with titles by the leading exercise science organization in the world.

The Business of Personal Training
The Business of Personal Training

Author: Nutting, Mark A.

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1492517224

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From marketing and sales to budgets, staffing, and clientele issues, The Business of Personal Training walks you through the business-based side of personal training while teaching you the valuable skills you’ll need to start, build, and grow your business.

Tourism Mobilities
Tourism Mobilities

Author: Mimi Sheller

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-08-02

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1134302657

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This book shows how a diverse array of places around the world are being produced and made fit for tourist consumption. It analyzes tourist performances such as eating, shopping, waling, photographing and clubbing.

Exercise and Physical Activity
Exercise and Physical Activity

Author: R. K. Devlin

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2022-10-18

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 1440878447

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This encyclopedia explores exercise and physical activity from a variety of angles, including anatomy and exercise science, health benefits and risks, the wide array of sports and recreational activities available, and the sociocultural context of physical fitness. Exercise and Physical Activity: From Health Benefits to Fitness Crazes is a one-volume encyclopedia featuring more than 200 entries that cover a multitude of exercise-related topics. Content is divided across five broad themes: anatomy, exercise science, sports and activities, health benefits and risks, and exercise and society. The anatomy theme includes entries on all the major skeletal muscle groups and associated connective tissues. Within the exercise science theme, entries focus on topics within the fields of physiology, kinesiology, and sports psychology. Profiles of more than 70 sports and recreational activities are included. Entries under the theme of health benefits and risks explore the effects of exercise on many of the body's physiological processes and related systems, as well as specific sports-related injuries. Exercise and society entries profile influential individuals and organizations, as well as fitness trends. Together, these themes support a holistic understanding of exercise, encompassing both the theoretical and the practical.