ACE group fitness instructor manual : a guide for fitness professionals / edited by Cedric X. Bryant, Daniel J. Green and Christine J. Ekeroth.
Contributor(s): Bryant, Cedric X
| Green, Daniel J | Ekeroth, Christine J | American Council on Exercise.
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BookPublisher: San Diego : ACE, 2007Description: xiv, 439 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD (4 3/4 in).ISBN: 1890720208; 9781890720209.Subject(s): Exercise -- Study and teaching | Physical fitness -- Study and teachingDDC classification: 613.71 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 613.71 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00106871 |
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ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual was designed to prepare fitness professionals to work in group and class settings and is the main study for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor. Developed and written by 17 of the industry's top experts, the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Manual is an excellent resource, addressing the core competencies you need regardless of the types of classes you teach. It provides overviews of nine of the most popular modalities, including aquatic exercise, fitness yoga, and Pilates mat training. Topics range from exercise physiology, anatomy, kinesiology, and health screening to adherence, injury prevention, and legal and professional responsibilities. Special attention has been given to fitness for special populations, including pregnant women and those with significant weight challenges. Companion DVD included.
Includes bibliographic references and index
Exercise physiology -- Fundamentals of anatomy -- Fundamentals of kinesiology -- Introduction to nutrition -- Health screening -- Group exercise program design -- Teaching a group class exercise -- Adherence and motivation -- Disabilities and health limitations -- Exercise and pregnancy -- Injury prevention and emergency procedures -- Legal and professional responsibilities.
CD-ROM to accompany book available at issue desk.