Overview

ACSM�s Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor gives you the knowledge and the skills you need to effectively lead group exercise. You�ll learn how to take advantage of group dynamics to improve health and well-being. You�ll also discover how to work with clients with special needs, so that everyone can safely benefit from group exercise. Moreover, the book shows how the skills you�ll gain can easily be adapted to different environments, including gyms, studios, recreational facilities, and clubs. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), this book thoroughly prepares you to become an ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor. Following an introduction, which includes a profile of a group exercise instructor, the book covers such topics as leadership, class design, legal issues and responsibilities, and exercise science. The book�s accompanying video demonstrates how the techniques discussed in the book are put into practice during an actual group exercise class.

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Author:   American College of Sports Medicine ,  Grace DeSimone
Publisher:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Imprint:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Dimensions:   Width: 21.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.748kg
ISBN:  

9781608311965

ISBN 10:   1608311961
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   09 November 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781975182090
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Part I Introduction to Group Exercise Instruction Chapter 1 Profile of a Group Exercise Instructor: Education, Credentials, Scope, and Responsibilities Chapter 2 Profile of a Group Exercise Participant: Health Screening Tools Part II Leadership and Design Chapter 3 Class Design and Programming Chapter 4 Communication Skills: Adherence and Motivation Chapter 5 Choreography, Cueing, and Music Chapter 6 Teaching Your Class Chapter 7 Hospitality and Conflict Resolution Chapter 8 Students with Special Concerns Chapter 9 Specialty Classes Chapter 10 Legal Issues and Responsibilities Part III Exercise Science for the Group Exercise Instructor Chapter 11 Exercise Physiology Chapter 12 Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Biomechanics Chapter 13 Introduction to Nutrition Appendix A Sample Job Descriptions Appendix B ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist Job Task Analysis ACSM's Group Exercise Instructor KSs/JTAs

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