Personal Training: Theory and Practice
James Crossley(Author)
Hodder Education (Publisher)
Published on 26. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-340-91349-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Personal Training: Theory and Practice draws together the personal, practical and business skills central to becoming a successful personal trainer in one unique volume.
This accessible new book introduces the fundamentals of applied exercise prescription and programme design, as well as advanced concepts such as nutritional intervention, postural analysis and the psychology of behaviour change. It provides authoritative coverage of:
? practical aspects of personal training - stability, functional exercise, sport specific training and speed development
? all the latest fitness methods
? weight loss, diet and nutrition
? key business skills including professional conduct, presentation and marketing
Personal Training: Theory and Practice is the ideal companion both for those embarking on a career in personal training and for experienced trainers.
This accessible new book introduces the fundamentals of applied exercise prescription and programme design, as well as advanced concepts such as nutritional intervention, postural analysis and the psychology of behaviour change. It provides authoritative coverage of:
? practical aspects of personal training - stability, functional exercise, sport specific training and speed development
? all the latest fitness methods
? weight loss, diet and nutrition
? key business skills including professional conduct, presentation and marketing
Personal Training: Theory and Practice is the ideal companion both for those embarking on a career in personal training and for experienced trainers.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Adult education
Illustrations
140
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-340-91349-9 (9780340913499)
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Book
06/2012
2nd Edition
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Person
James Crossley has an MSc and a PGCE in Sports Science from Loughborough University. He has worked as a Personal Trainer for over eight years and is currently a Master Trainer for Holmes Place where he runs courses for other trainers.
Content
Introduction
Exercise Prescription and Program Design
Strength and Conditioning Training
Periodization
Cardiovascular Training
Weight Loss
Functional Exercise
Sport Specific Training; Balance Power, Speed and Agility
Posture and the importance of muscle balance
Spotting and touch training
Flexibility and Stretching
Manual resistance
Core strength and stability training
Science of Swiss ball and Swiss ball exercises
Nutrition
Psychology and behaviour change
Sales and Marketing
Bringing it all together
Glossary
Index
Exercise Prescription and Program Design
Strength and Conditioning Training
Periodization
Cardiovascular Training
Weight Loss
Functional Exercise
Sport Specific Training; Balance Power, Speed and Agility
Posture and the importance of muscle balance
Spotting and touch training
Flexibility and Stretching
Manual resistance
Core strength and stability training
Science of Swiss ball and Swiss ball exercises
Nutrition
Psychology and behaviour change
Sales and Marketing
Bringing it all together
Glossary
Index