Fitness Professional's Handbook paperback english - 1 Mar 2007
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| Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers |
| ISBN 13 | 9780736061780 |
| ISBN 10 | 0736061789 |
| Author | Edward T. Howley, B.Don Franks |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | Over 80,000 copies of previous editions are sold worldwide. This work is designed as a course text for students in fitness and sport and exercise science, as well as a reference for fitness professionals and personal trainers preparing for certification. Formerly titled "Health Fitness Instructor's Handbook", this full-colour text has a new title to reflect its extensive use in the field. Each chapter has been updated with the latest standards, guidelines and research, allowing readers to fully explore current issues. It includes new and expanded information on: screening clients, assessing muscular fitness, strength and endurance training, preventing lower back pain and interpreting nutritional guidelines. New chapter on yoga, Pilates, tai chi and other mind-body exercises are included. Readers will learn how to apply the information to special populations, including children and older adults, as well as those with chronic diseases or specific conditions such as pregnancy. |
| Editorial Review | A compendium that you will be dipping into frequently. As reference books for fitness instructors go, this one just has to be topping the list. FitBody Magazine" (review from previous edition) |
| About the Author | Edward Howley is a professor in the department of Exercise, Sport and Leisure Studies at the University of Tennessee. He has been teaching and conducting research in the field for the past 35 years. He is a former president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and has helped to develop and deliver ACSM certification programmes. He currently serves as editor in chief of ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal. Don Franks has conducted research and taught physical activity, fitness and health for over 40 years. Throughout his career he has been an active member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education (AAKPE), and the American College of Sports Medicine. He is also a former president of AAKPE and the AAHPERD Research Consortium. |
| Edition Number | 5 |
| Publication Date | 1 Mar 2007 |
| Number of Pages | 568 |
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