The Complete Guide To Teaching Exercise To Special Populations

Author : Morc Coulson
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408196212

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The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations by Morc Coulson Pdf

An important addition to the tried and trusted Complete Guide series, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations is a vital resource for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise programmes to anyone categorised as belonging to a special group. 'Special population' covers many of us with a health condition which may mean we need a supervised and well-informed exercise programme. Covering a wide range of conditions from osteoporosis, heart conditions, arthritis and back pain, this book provides supervised exercise programmes to suit various needs. Comprehensive and informative, The Complete Guide to Teaching Exercise to Special Populations is packed with clear photographs and diagrams and covers the condition, diagnosis, treatment as well as an array of practical tips for designing activity programmes.

Author : Morc Coulson
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-30
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408195970

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Teaching Exercise to Children by Morc Coulson Pdf

Teaching Exercise to Children is for all those individuals who prescribe exercise programmes to children of ages 10-16, in schools, gyms and after-school clubs. The only book on the market to combine both current theoretical and practical aspects, its content is linked to the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework requirements for Teaching Exercise and Fitness for Children. The author backs up the theory with multi-skills session plans, which are graded by age and illustrated with photos and clear illustrations. With sections on child development and the legal issues involved in coaching children, this book is the bible for all those studying or already teaching exercise to young people.

Author : Morc Coulson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-15
Category : Athletic trainers
ISBN : 9781472939043

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The Fitness Instructor's Handbook by Morc Coulson Pdf

New and updated, The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 3rd edition is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry.Including a brand new chapter on Cardiorespiratory machine exercises covering correct technique, safety points and step-by-step photos and updated references throughout, this new edition reflects the latest changes to the National Occupational Standards (levels 2 and 3).Topics covered include:The skeletal systemmuscles and tendonsthe energy systemcirculation and respirationcomponents of fitnesssafety issuescustomer servicescreening clientsplanning and programme designexercise evaluation.Packed full of illustrations, case studies, revision questions and sample programmes this is the ideal book for those new to the industry as well as experienced trainers.

Author : Peggie Williamson
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781975122584

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Exercise for Special Populations by Peggie Williamson Pdf

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. This updated 2nd Edition of Williamson’s highly applied Exercise for Special Populations provides just enough background for practicing and future personal trainers, exercise physiologists, and other health and fitness professionals to develop and implement exercise programs for special populations. For each condition, the book provides a general description, anatomy and physiology variances, precautions, recommendations for exercise testing and prescription, instructions and images of various exercises, and nutritional considerations. Reflecting the latest best practices in the field, the 2nd Edition features new chapters and pedagogy and a powerful suite of online resources.

Author : Morc Coulson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408196311

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The Complete Guide to Personal Training by Morc Coulson Pdf

A complete reference guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for personal training clients. The Complete Guide to Personal Training also covers all of the Level 3 requirements detailed within the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework pertaining to personal training, and provides the theoretical underpinning of how to programme appropriate exercise for your clients. Includes information on: - The foundations of personal training - Planning and delivering exercise programmes - Training methods and exercise techniques – this enhanced epub also contains nine videos of key exercises - Nutrition - Health and safety The book contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes but always with a focus on the best ways you can sustain a business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd. It is deal for personal trainers in the health and fitness industry as well as those wishing to undertake qualifications in this area.

Author : Debbie Lawrence
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408125878

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The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music by Debbie Lawrence Pdf

The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music (3rd edition) is a practical handbook for the regular exerciser who wishes to know more about the enormous benefits of training to music, and the fitness professional who seeks a thorough grounding in Level 2 and 3 knowledge. This 3rd edition is fully updated to include: - Aspects of the core and skills-based knowledge for Level 2 and 3 ETM instructors - The latest research on safety in the exercise environment - Adapting ETM for special populations - Over 200 colour photographs demonstrating stretches and exercises Exercise to Music is one of the core modules of the Level 2 gym instructors syllabus, and a new Level 3 qualification was added in January 2008. This edition covers all this knowledge, using revision notes and tests as useful tools for the readers' study. The Complete Guide to Exercise to Music is the reference on this discipline for everyone involved in the health and fitness industry.

Author : Hilary Lissenden
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472902818

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The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness by Hilary Lissenden Pdf

A comprehensive, practical guide to non-contact boxing - looks at workouts in an individual, group or class setting. Learn how to improve clients' body composition, heart-lung stamina, strength, speed, co-ordination, balance and flexibility. It also covers boxing training's less tangible but equally important benefits such as building confidence and self-esteem – especially relevant to schools and young people. Key features: * Fully illustrated, with vibrant photographs and practical diagrams for imparting core boxing and safety techniques (e.g. wrapping clients' hands; teaching correct stance, punches and combinations) * Sample training programmes for clients of differing abilities and fitness levels, with guidance on safe and appropriate progression * Relevant content on dietary and health matters. The Complete Guide to Boxing Fitness is a tried-and-tested, unique guide to boxing skills and drills for the fitness and sporting arenas.

Author : Morc Coulson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781472953605

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The Complete Guide to Personal Training: 2nd Edition by Morc Coulson Pdf

A revised and updated second edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training. Expertly written and suitable for anyone working as, or training to be a Personal Trainer. This is a complete reference guide for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise programmes to clients. This guide contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes. Importantly, it focuses on the best ways you can sustain a financially successful business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd. It includes: - The foundations of personal training - Planning and delivering exercise programmes - Training methods and exercise techniques - Nutrition - Health and safety - Setting up - marketing and growing a successful business. The book also includes all Level 3 requirements detailed within the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework relating to personal training and has been awarded 3 CPD points by the Register of Exercise professionals.

Author : Morc Coulson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1770853057

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The Fitness Instructor's Handbook by Morc Coulson Pdf

The comprehensive resource for personal fitness trainers.

Author : Morc Coulson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781472977366

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The Fitness Instructor's Handbook 4th edition by Morc Coulson Pdf

The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, 4th edition, is the ultimate resource 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.

Author : Morc Coulson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781472953629

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The Complete Guide to Personal Training: 2nd Edition by Morc Coulson Pdf

A revised and updated second edition of the popular Complete Guide to Personal Training. Aimed at anyone working as, or training to be a Personal Trainer. The text will be revised throughout, with a new chapter on fitness testing (around 32pp new content) It will also include new sections on HIIT, CrossFit, adapting exercises for outdoor spaces, as well as updates to the nutrition chapter to reflect current thinking and updates to the Occupational Standards which have changed since the last publication in August 2013. This is a complete reference guide for fitness professionals who prescribe exercise programmes to clients. This guide contains practical tips for designing a range of appropriate client exercise programmes but always with a focus on the best ways you can sustain a financially successful business in this area and how you can stand out from the crowd. It includes: The foundations of personal training; Planning and delivering exercise programmes; Training methods and exercise techniques; Nutrition; Health and safety; Setting up, marketing and growing a successful business.

Author : Morc Coulson,Sarah Bolitho
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408178768

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The Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Fitness by Morc Coulson,Sarah Bolitho Pdf

The Complete Guide to Pregnancy and Fitness is an invaluable reference manual for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for pregnant women. Packed with practical tips on designing activity programmes, as well as how to apply the correct techniques to over 40 exercises, aided by full colour photos. This is an up-to-date practical guide to the underpinning theory and includes comprehensive recommended reading for each chapter. Learn about the physiological changes during pregnancy and how this affects exercise programmes, including contra-indications to be considered when working with pregnant clients. Also covered are the required legal and insurance elements.

Author : Roy J. Shephard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0608208345

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Fitness in Special Populations by Roy J. Shephard Pdf

Author : Debbie Lawrence,Richard (Bob) Hope
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781408178270

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The Complete Guide to Circuit Training by Debbie Lawrence,Richard (Bob) Hope Pdf

The Complete Guide to Circuit Training is the second edition of the definitive guide to planning and teaching a circuit class. It is the established reference title on the subject for all group exercise instructors, from trainees to the vastly experienced. Circuit training is one of the original forms of group exercise and is still the most popular. From fitness club classes, through sport-specific routines to the use in medical rehabilitation it has a very wide appeal. This new edition has been completely updated to take full account of developments in the area and is now supported with detailed photography. The book comprises four parts: circuit training and its role in fitness planning and teaching session structure working with specific groups. Written by two of the leading authorities on the subject, it is sure to continue as a must-have for all fitness professionals. Formerly published as Fitness Professionals: Circuit Training, 2nd edition and now rebranded and in full colour in the Complete Guide series.

Author : Morc Coulson,David Archer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781408195840

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Practical Fitness Testing by Morc Coulson,David Archer Pdf

This is an indispensable guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for clients or groups. Fitness tests are crucial to measure current fitness and then monitor progress to check the effectiveness of a training programme. The theory and practice of fitness testing, in both exercise and sport settings, are covered in a clear and accessible way. The information is includes recent research and population norms, and lots of diagrams and illustrations make the content easy to understand. The content covers all the topics identified in the competency framework for Levels 3 and 4 of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Instructors within the Health and Fitness Industry. Includes: assessment techniques, sample questions, normal population data, basic measurement and analysis, methods of testing, how to test strength, aerobic endurance, speed and agility, flexibility and power. Written by the authors of The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, and The Advanced Fitness Instructor's Handbook, this is the must-have guide to Fitness Testing for anyone working in fitness or sport.