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Fitness leader's handbook B. Don Franks, Edward T. Howley.
Detalles de publicación: Champaign, IL Human Kinetics c1989.Descripción: ix, 263 pISBN:- 087322230X
- 613.7/1 19
- GV481 .F727 1989
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A hands-on practical guide for leaders of fitness classes who have no formal training in it. Discusses such aspects as evaluating and improving health and fitness, the latest research and major position statements, and organizational strategies. First published in 1989 and here enhanced with updated information and a new design. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 255-258.
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- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I Basis for Fitness Programs
- Chapter 1 Fitness
- Setting Goals
- Interrelationships of Health, Physical Fitness, and Performance
- Control of Health Status
- Summary
- Chapter 2 Fitness Program
- Principles of Fitness Improvement
- New Recommendations for Physical Activity
- Components of Physical Fitness
- Format for the Fitness Beginner
- Individualizing the Workout
- Maintenance
- Summary
- Part II Who Should Be in a Fitness Program?
- Chapter 3 Health Status
- Risks of Health Problems
- Evaluation of Health Status
- Summary
- Chapter 4 Screening
- Decisions
- Summary
- Part III Fitness Components
- Chapter 5 Desired Weight
- Weight-to-Height Ratio
- Components of Body Composition
- Recommended Fatness Values
- Distribution of Body Fat
- Measurement of Body Fat Percentage
- Changing Fat Levels
- Diet, Exercise, and Cholesterol
- Summary
- Chapter 6 Healthy Nutrition Plans
- Dietary Goals
- Basic Foods and Functions
- Recommended Dietary Allowances
- Meeting the Dietary Goals and the RDA
- Evaluation of Dietary Intake
- Weight Loss Methods to Avoid
- Summary
- Chapter 7 Desired Aerobic Fitness
- Measures of Cardiorespiratory Function
- Choices in Fitness Testing and Activities
- Activity Recommendations for Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Summary
- Chapter 8 Muscular Strength and Endurance
- Measuring Muscular Strength
- Measuring Muscular Endurance
- Basis for Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance
- Activities for Improving Muscular Strength and Endurance
- Muscular Strength and Endurance Without Weights
- Summary
- Chapter 9 Flexibility
- Improving Flexibility
- Stretching Exercises
- Summary
- Chapter 10 Preventing Low-Back Problems
- Anatomy of the Low-Back Area
- Causes and Prevention of Low-Back Pain
- Evaluating Progress
- Summary
- Chapter 11 Coping With Stress
- Stress Continuums
- Relationship Between Stress and Health
- Physical Activity and Stress Reduction
- Motivation
- Coping Methods
- Summary
- Part IV The Fitness Program
- Chapter 12 Recommendations for Physical Activity
- A Brief Historical View
- Activity Recommendations
- Quality of Life
- Finally
- Summary
- Chapter 13 Fitness Activities
- Walking, Jogging, and Running
- Cycling
- Games
- Aquatic Activities
- Movement to Music
- Summary
- Chapter 14 Measuring Energy Expenditure
- Energy Costs of Common Activities
- An Easy Way to Estimate Energy Expenditure
- Summary
- Chapter 15 Behavior Modification
- Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change
- Methods of Behavior Change
- Increasing Exercise
- Stopping Smoking
- Reducing Alcohol Consumption
- Achieving Desired Weight
- Reducing Stress
- Summary
- Part V Scientific Foundations
- Chapter 16 Basic Exercise Science
- Physiology Related to Fitness
- Metabolic, Cardiovascular, and Respiratory Responses to Exercise
- Movement Anatomy and Functional Biomechanics Related to Physical Activity
- Summary
- Chapter 17 Measurement and Evaluation
- Validity
- Tips for Increased Testing Accuracy
- Interpreting Test Scores
- Summary
- Part VI Safe and Effective Programs
- Chapter 18 Preventing and Treating Injury
- Minimizing Injury Risk
- Treatment of Common Injuries
- Heat Illness
- Common Orthopedic Problems
- Exercise Modification
- CPR and Emergency Procedures
- Summary
- Chapter 19 Special Personal Conditions
- Orthopedic Problems
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Seizure Disorders
- Exercise Prescription Across the Ages
- Pregnancy
- Summary
- Chapter 20 Environmental Problems
- Exercising in Heat and Humidity
- Exercising in the Cold
- Exercising at High Altitude
- Pollution
- Summary
- Chapter 21 Program Organization
- Screening
- Testing
- Activities
- Personnel
- Communication
- Evaluation
- Summary
- Chapter 22 Human Relations
- Beyond Exercise
- Suggestions
- Summary
- Appendix A Recommended Dietary Allowances and Intakes
- Definitions
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Authors