Título: NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training
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Sinopse: Comprehensive and research based, the second edition of NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training is the resource to rely on for personal training information and guidance. With state-of-the-art knowledge regarding applied aspects of personal training as well as clear explanations of supporting scientific evidence, NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition, is also the authoritative preparation text for those preparing for the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) exam.This essential reference was developed by the NSCA to present the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for personal trainers. With contributions from leading authorities in the field, the text will assist both current and future personal trainers in applying the most current research to the needs of their clients: A discussion on nutrition outlines the role of the personal trainer in establishing nutrition guidelines, including the application of nutrition principles for clients with metabolic concerns.The latest guidelines on client assessment from prominent organizations--such as the American Heart Association (AHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)--keep personal trainers up to speed on the latest assessment protocols.New information is presented on flexibility training and cardiovascular exercise prescription as well as a discussion of research on the effectiveness of stability ball training.Revised information on design of resistance training programs incorporates the latest information on the application of periodization of training.New information addressing injuries and rehabilitation prepares personal trainers to work with clients with special concerns such as orthopedic conditions, low back pain, ankle sprains, and hip arthroscopy.New guidelines for determining resistance training loads will assist those whose clientele includes athletes.A variety of fitness testing protocols and norms allows readers to select from several options to evaluate each component of fitness.A new instructor guide and image bank aid instructors in teaching the material to students.NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition, focuses on the complex process of designing safe, effective, and goal-specific resistance, aerobic, plyometric, and speed training programs. Featuring over 200 full-color photos with accompanying technique instructions, this resource offers readers a step-by-step approach to designing exercise programs with special attention to the application of principles based on age, fitness level, and health status. Using comprehensive guidelines and sample clients portrayed in the text, readers can learn appropriate ways to adjust exercise programs to work with a variety of clients while accommodating each client's individual needs.Personal trainers will appreciate the book's presentation of detailed exercise programming guidelines for specific populations. Modifications and contraindications to exercise are given for prepubescent youth, older adults, and athletes as well as for clients who are overweight or obese or have eating disorders, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipedimia, spinall cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsyIn addition, the book provides clear, easy-to-understand guidelines for initial client consultation and health appraisal.For those preparing for the NSCA-CPT exam, this second edition features new and revised study questions at the end of each chapter. These questions are written in the same style and format as those found on the NSCA-CPT exam to fully prepare candidates for exam day. For efficient self-study, answers to study questions and suggested solutions for the applied knowledge questions are located in the back of the text. Chapter objectives and key points provide a framework for study and review of important information, while sidebars throughout the text present practical explanations and applications of scientific concepts and theory.The second edition of NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training is the most comprehensive resource available for current and future personal trainers, exercise instructors, fitness facility and wellness center mangers, and other fitness professionals. Unmatched in scope, this text remains the leading source for personal training preparation and professional development.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training”, de $undefined, publicado pela editora Human Kinetics Publishers, em 2011 e com 678 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Human Kinetics Publishers
Páginas: 678
Ano: 2011
Edição: Second
Linguagem: pt_BR
ISBN: 9780736084154
ISBN13: 9780736084154
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Human Kinetics Publishers costumam oferecer uma leitura focada em aspectos práticos e científicos da atividade física, esporte e saúde. A experiência é marcada por textos que equilibram rigor técnico com linguagem acessível, apresentando desde análises detalhadas da biomecânica muscular até orientações para o treinamento de força e condicionamento físico. O catálogo privilegia obras que abordam o desempenho atlético, a prevenção de lesões e o desenvolvimento de habilidades, com atenção a públicos variados, desde atletas jovens até profissionais da área. Há uma preocupação clara em fornecer recursos didáticos, como planos de aula, exercícios e programas de treino, que facilitam a aplicação do conhecimento. O material de apresentação indica também uma diversidade de abordagens, com livros que vão do ensino e coaching esportivo a guias específicos para grupos como gestantes e mulheres.
