The Fitness Instructor's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Health and Fitness (Fitness Professionals)

The Fitness Instructor's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Health and Fitness (Fitness Professionals)

by Morc Coulson (Author)

Synopsis

Fitness Professionals: The Fitness Instructor's Handbook is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. It 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. The book has been written with the specific needs of trainers in mind - it covers every aspect of the theory 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, Fitness Professionals: The Fitness Instructor's Handbook is the ideal book for both those new to the industry and experienced trainers.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 22 Jun 2007

ISBN 10: 0713682256
ISBN 13: 9780713682250
Book Overview: Written for the specific needs of those studying towards, and working in accordance with, national level 2 and 3 industry standards Covers the full programme of study Written specifically for the UK market (and UK professional standards) Features full range of learning features to help revision - eg case studies, chapter summaries, sample training programmes, checklists, etc

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Author Bio
Morc Coulson is senior lecturer and the programme leader of sport and exercise science at the University of Sunderland. He worked in the fitness industry for a number of years, both in gyms and in the design and delivery of training courses, before moving into an academic position. He regularly contributes to industry magazines and journals.