Europe Active's Foundations for Exercise Professionals

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• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN: 9781450423779
• eBook ISBN: 9781492584919
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Sport & Exercise Science
• Index: Biological Sciences

EuropeActive’s Foundations for Exercise Professionals provides core knowledge and industry standards to help exercise professionals serve their clients. Endorsed by EuropeActive, the continent’s leading standard-setting organisation in fitness and health, this text is an authoritative guide for current and future exercise professionals and training providers in Europe.

The book uses scientific foundations to cover concepts and hands-on skills that promote best practices in exercise instruction and training. The content applies to all levels of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and associated job titles—the only resource to do so—and matches the core information for EQF levels 3 and 4. Thus, this instructional guide ensures smooth movement and work transfers among employers, educational institutions and countries in Europe.

Written by renowned experts in exercise and sport sciences and framed in the European Register of Exercise Professionals’ Code of Ethical Practice for exercise professionals, the text offers several practical features for readers:

• Easy-to-apply instruction accompanied by 88 full-colour photos and 68 illustrations offer an ideal visual learning experience.

• Complete descriptions and images detail proper form for common free-weight and machine-resistance training exercises.

• Explanations and recommendations are included for the most popular cardiorespiratory exercise equipment.

• Official nutrition recommendations prepare professionals to address clients’ concerns.

• The complete Code of Ethical Practice serves as a guide for all exercise professionals in Europe.

EuropeActive’s Foundations for Exercise Professionals begins by covering the bones, joints, muscles and cardiovascular system to ensure a proper understanding of the body’s movement and physiology. Readers then learn the components of exercise theory and prescription, including energy systems; body composition; resistance, aerobic and flexibility training; warm-up and cool-down; and the principle of progression. The book helps professionals become role models in the industry with information on managing lifestyle through physical activity, health, nutrition, hydration and safety. After gaining foundational knowledge, readers will look closer at the role of the exercise professional, starting with building rapport, motivating, screening and assessing clients. The final chapters discuss the basic aspects of training: exercise technique using weight machines, free weights and cardiorespiratory equipment.

Both aspiring and qualified exercise professionals should keep abreast of foundational information about all areas of the health and fitness sector in order to properly serve the industry and their clients. EuropeActive’s Foundations for Exercise Professionals is an ideal reference for promoting physical activity, making lifestyles healthier and guiding clients toward their fitness goals.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• EuropeActive’s Foundations for Exercise Professionals
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Preface
• Part I: Human Movement and Physiology
• Chapter 1: Bones and Joints
• Chapter 2: Muscles
• Chapter 3: Muscle Action
• Chapter 4: Heart, Lungs and Circulation
• Chapter 5: Energy Systems
• Part II: Exercise Theory and Prescription
• Chapter 6: Components and Principles of Fitness
• Chapter 7: Resistance Training
• Chapter 8: Aerobic Training
• Chapter 9: Flexibility Training
• Chapter 10: Body Composition
• Chapter 11: Warm-Up and Cool-Down
• Chapter 12: Progression
• Part III: Lifestyle Management
• Chapter 13: Promoting Physical Activity and Health
• Chapter 14: Basic Nutrition and Hydration Guidelines
• Part IV: Health and Safety
• Chapter 15: Safe and Effective Exercise
• Chapter 16: Body Awareness and Exercise Technique
• Part V: Role of the Exercise Professional
• Chapter 17: Building Rapport and Customer Care
• Chapter 18: Motivating the Exerciser
• Chapter 19: Screening and Assessing
• Part VI: Exercise Technique
• Chapter 20: Resistance Exercise Using Machines
• Chapter 21: Resistance Exercise Using Free Weights
• Chapter 22: Cardiorespiratory Exercise
• Appendix
• References
• Contributors
• About the Editors
• About EuropeActive
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