Fitness Instructor Training Guide

Study guide in preparation for Can-Fit-Pro's Personal Training Specialist (PTS) certification program and test. Each chapter in this workbook corresponds to a chapter in Can-Fit-Pro's "Foundations of professional personal training" manual.

Suitable both for people setting out to be instructors and for seasoned professionals, this resource provides a guide to the scientific, instructional and professional knowledge required of group fitness instructors. Chapters include: exercise physiology; fundamentals of anatomy; biomechanics and applied kinesiology; nutrition and weight control; health screening; fitness testing and aerobic programming; teaching an aerobic class; special populations and health concerns; exercise and pregnancy; musculoskeletal injuries; emergency procedures; and legal and professional responsibilities.

Foundations of Professional Personal Training is the manual used for the canfitpro Personal Training Specialist certification program. The text includes the essentials of fitness theory and practical application, client assessment and screening, safety considerations, and program design.

A handbook for today's fitness instructor. Group fitness instructors may be expected to offer participants a wide range of activities, such as indoor cycling, yoga and strength training, as well as aerobics. The contributors to this book are experts in a variety of fields, including exercise physiology, psychology and the law. The manual offers the foundation of knowledge necessary to teach fitness in a group setting. Topics covered include: exercise physiology; fundamentals of anatomy and applied kinesiology; nutrition; health screening; designing a group exercise programme; teaching the class; adherence and motivation; disabilities and health limitations; exercise and pregnancy; injury prevention and emergency procedures; and legal and professional responsibilities.

ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual was designed to prepare fitness professionals to work in group and class settings and is the main study for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor. Developed and written by 17 of the industry's top experts, the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual is an excellent resource, addressing the core competencies you need regardless of the types of classes you teach. It provides overviews of nine of the most popular modalities, including aquatic exercise, fitness yoga, and Pilates mat training. Topics range from exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, and health screening to adherence, injury prevention, and legal and professional responsibilities. Special attention has been given to fitness for special populations, including pregnant women and those with significant weight challenges. Companion DVD included.

Written and reviewed by top experts in a variety of fields - from exercise physiology and health psychology to business and law - this text is unlike any other resource for group fitness instructors. When coupled with ACE's essentials of exercise science for fitness professionals, the ACE group fitness instructor manual provides foundational knowledge required to pass the ACE certification exam and teach in almost any group setting. Group fitness instruction has expanded well beyond the traditional aerobics classes of years past but whether you teach step training, Pilates, yoga, or any of the other constantly emerging and evolving class types, this third edition of the ACE group fitness instructor manual is not only an excellent study tool as you prepare for the ACE exam, but also a valuable resource that you will refer to for years to come.

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.