The Fitness Instructor's Handbook 4th edition

Morc Coulson (University of Sunderland)

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Bloomsbury Sport
24 June 2021

Fitness & diet

Series: Fitness Professionals

The 4th edition of The Fitness Instructor's Handbook is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry.

Packed full of illustrations, exercise photos, case studies, revision questions and sample programmes – this guide covers every aspect of the theory needed to work as a fitness instructor.

Clear, concise and accessible, the content is organised with the specific needs of the fitness professional in mind and covers topics such as:

– 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

This new edition includes advice on how to avoid poor exercise technique that can increase the risk of injury. There is also a brand new section on field protocols for typical health and fitness tests, with guidance on how instructors can standardise them. Other essential updates are also included that reflect changes to the National Occupational Standards for both Level 2 and 3 qualifications.

Offering the perfect blend of theory and practice for every aspect of health and fitness, this is the resource you will refer to time and again.

By: Morc Coulson (University of Sunderland)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 1.015kg
ISBN: 9781472977342
ISBN 10: 1472977343
Series: Fitness Professionals
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 24 June 2021
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword Acknowledgements Preface Introduction PART ONE: THEORECTICAL KNOWLEDGE FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS 1 The Skeletal System 2 Joints 3 The Muscular System 4 Cartilage, Ligaments and Tendons 5 The Nervous and Endocrine system 6 Energy systems 7 The Heart and the Circulatory Systems 8 The Respiratory System 9 Core Stability 10 Components and Principles of Fitness PART 2: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF HEALTH AND FITNESS 11 Screening for exercise and safety issues 12 Behavioural Change and Goal Setting 13 Components and Introduction of an Exercise Session 14 Monitoring Exercise Intensity 15 Free-weight, Resistance Machine and Cardio Exercises 16 Exercise Guidelines for Various Population Groups Example Question Answers Index

Morc Coulson is Senior Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Sunderland. He was Chair of the CPD endorsement panel at Skills Active for many years and is a Level 4 Specialist CPD course evaluator. He is the author of a number of books including The Complete Guide to Personal Training, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations and Practical Fitness Testing (all published by Bloomsbury).

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The Fitness Instructor's Handbook 4th edition

Morc Coulson (University of Sunderland)

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