Fitness Professional’s Handbook, Seventh Edition With HKPropel Access, provides current and future fitness professionals with the knowledge to screen participants, conduct standardized fitness tests, evaluate the major components of fitness, and prescribe appropriate exercise. The fully updated text uses the latest standards, guidelines, and research from authorities in the field to prepare readers for certification and arm them with the knowledge to work with a variety of clients and populations.
This full-color text incorporates information from the 10th edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans exercise and physical activity recommendations for adults, older adults, children, and those with special needs. The text embraces the importance of communication between allied health and medical professionals with those in the fitness arena to provide readers with a foundation for prescribing exercise and delivering need- and goal-specific physical activity and fitness programs.
Every chapter has been updated, allowing readers to explore the newest theories and research findings and apply them to real-world situations. The following are among the most significant changes to the seventh edition
• Related online content delivered via HKPropel that includes an online video library containing 24 video clips to help readers better apply key techniques covered in the book, as well as fillable forms that students can use beyond the classroom
• A new chapter, “Training for Performance,” helps professionals expand their practice to work with recreational athletes who have performance-related goals
• New information, including the consequences of exercise-induced muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis), devices used to track physical activity and estimate energy expenditure (e.g., accelerometers), relative flexibility and the role of lumbopelvic rhythm in back function, the importance of progression in an exercise prescription, and the professional standard of care associated with HIIT programs reflects recent topics of interest and research
• Updated statistics on CVD and CHD from the American Heart Association, adult and childhood obesity, and the prevalence of COPD, asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema ensure accurate representation of data
• Chapter quizzes have been added to an updated ancillary package that also includes an instructor guide, test package, presentation package, and image bank
With a comprehensive and practical approach, this text enables readers to help individuals, communities, and groups gain the benefits of regular physical activity in a positive and safe environment. It provides background to the field, scientific fundamentals, and up-to-date recommendations to help readers better understand the role of physical activity in the quality of life and guidelines for screening, testing, supervising, and modifying activity for various populations.
Author(s): Howley, Edward T.
Edition: 7
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Year: 2017
Language: English
Commentary: Fitness Professional's Handbook
Pages: 592
Tags: Fitness Professional's Handbook
Contents
Preface
Accessing HKPropel
Acknowledgments
Part I: Physical Activity: Links to Health, Fitness, and Performance
Chapter 1: Health, Fitness, and Performance
Edward T. Howley
Health and Avoidance of Disease
Physical Activity and Health
Physical Activity Guidelines
Fitness
Performance
Pulling It All Together
Learning Aids
Chapter 2: Health Risk Appraisal
Michael Shipe
Preactivity Screening
Fitness Program Decisions
Learning Aids
Part II: Scientific Foundations
Chapter 3: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
Clare E. Milner
Skeletal Anatomy
Structure and Function of Joints
Joint Movements
Skeletal Muscle
Muscle Groups
Basic Biomechanical Concepts for Human Movement
Muscle Groups and the Mechanics of Physical Activity
Learning Aids
Chapter 4: Exercise Physiology
Edward T. Howley
Energy and Work
Understanding Muscle Structure and Function
Metabolic, Cardiovascular, and Respiratory Responses to Exercise
Graded Exercise Test
Cardiac Output
Effects of Endurance Training and Detraining on Physiological Responses
Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise
Cardiovascular Responses to Isometric Exercise and Weightlifting
Regulating Body Temperature
Learning Aids
Chapter 5: Nutrition
Dixie L. Thompson
Essential Nutrients
Examining Dietary Intake
Recommendations for Dietary Intake
Diet, Exercise, and the Blood Lipid Profile
Nutrition for Physically Active Individuals
Learning Aids
Chapter 6: Energy Costs of Physical Activity
Edward T. Howley
Measuring Energy Expenditure
Expressing Energy Expenditure
Equations for Estimating the Energy Cost of Activities
Energy Requirements of Walking, Running, Cycle Ergometry, and Stepping
Energy Requirements of Other Activities
Learning Aids
Part III: Fitness Assessment
Chapter 7: Assessment of Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Edward T. Howley
Testing Sequence
Field Tests
Graded Exercise Tests
Common Variables Measured During a Graded Exercise Test
Procedures for Graded Exercise Tests
Learning Aids
Chapter 8: Assessment of Body Composition
Dixie L. Thompson
Health and Body Composition
Methods for Assessing Body Composition
Calculating Target Body Weight
Learning Aids
Chapter 9: Assessment of Muscular Fitness
Avery Faigenbaum
Preliminary Considerations
Muscular Strength
Local Muscular Endurance
Testing Older Adults
Testing Clients With Cardiovascular Disease
Testing Children and Adolescents
Learning Aids
Chapter 10: Assessment of Flexibility and Low-Back Function
Laura Horvath Gagnon
Basics of Flexibility
Factors Affecting Range of Motion
Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Shoulder Flexibility Testing
Spinal Range of Motion and Low-Back Function
Lumbopelvic Rhythm
Combined Tests of Range of Motion in Trunk and Hip Flexion
Learning Aids
Part IV: Exercise Prescription for Health, Fitness, and Performance
Chapter 11: Exercise Prescription for Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Edward T. Howley
Prescribing Exercise
Short- and Long-Term Responses to Exercise
Public Health Recommendations for Physical Activity
General Guidelines for Cardiorespiratory Fitness Programs
Formulating the Exercise Prescription
Determining Intensity
Exercise Recommendations for the Untested Masses
Exercise Programming for the Fit Population
Exercise Prescriptions Using Complete Graded Exercise Test Results
Environmental Concerns
Learning Aids
Chapter 12: Exercise Prescription for Weight Management
Dixie L. Thompson
Increasing Prevalence of Obesity in the United States
Etiology of Obesity
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Behavior Modification for Weight Loss and Maintenance
Gimmicks and Gadgets for Weight Loss
Disordered Eating Patterns
Strategies for Gaining Weight
Learning Aids
Chapter 13: Exercise Prescription for Muscular Fitness
Avery Faigenbaum
Principles of Training
Program Design Considerations
Types of Resistance Training
Modes of Resistance Training
Safety Issues
Resistance Training Guidelines
Resistance Training Systems
Resistance Training for Special Populations
Overreaching and Overtraining
Learning Aids
Chapter 14: Exercise Prescription for Flexibility and Low-Back Function
Laura Horvath Gagnon
Anatomy of the Spine
Mechanics of the Spine and the Hip Joint
Exercise Considerations: Preventive and Therapeutic
Core Muscle Exercises
Exercises to Enhance Flexibility
Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, and Aquatic Approaches
Learning Aids
Chapter 15: Training for Performance
Scott A. Conger
Warm-Up and Cool-Down
Training for Aerobic Events
Training for Sprint Events
Training for Explosive Power Events
Concurrent Strength and Endurance Performance
Commercial Programs Targeting Performance Enhancement
Learning Aids
Part V: Special Populations
Chapter 16: Exercise for Children and Youth
Edward T. Howley
Response to Exercise
Special Considerations
Fitness Measurements
Recommendations for Physical Activity
Developmental Concerns
Learning Aids
Chapter 17: Exercise and Older Adults
Edward T. Howley
Demographic Profile
Effects of Aging on Fitness
Special Considerations Regarding Exercise Testing
Exercise Prescription
Psychological Health and Well-Being
Learning Aids
Chapter 18: Exercise and Women’s Health
Dixie L. Thompson
Pregnancy and Exercise
Osteoporosis
Female Athlete Triad
Learning Aids
Chapter 19: Exercise and Heart Disease
David R. Bassett, Jr.
Atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular Disease
Populations in Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
Evidence for Exercise Training
Diagnostic Tests to Detect Coronary Heart Disease
Exercise Testing in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
Typical Exercise Prescription
Medications
Learning Aids
Chapter 20: Exercise and Obesity
Dixie L. Thompson
Potential Causes of Obesity
Prevalence of Obesity
Physical Activity in Prevention and Treatment of Obesity
Screening and Testing Clients With Obesity
Exercise Prescription
Learning Aids
Chapter 21: Exercise and Diabetes
Dixie L. Thompson
Comparison of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise for Clients With Diabetes
Screening and Testing Clients With Diabetes
Exercise Prescription
Learning Aids
Chapter 22: Exercise and Pulmonary Disease
David R. Bassett, Jr.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Restrictive Lung Diseases
Evidence for Exercise Training
Diagnostic Tests to Detect COPD
Typical Exercise Prescription
Medications
Learning Aids
Part VI: Comprehensive Exercise Program Considerations
Chapter 23: Behavior Change
Janet Buckworth
Theories of Behavior Change
Promoting Exercise in Sedentary and Low-Active Individuals
Enhancing Sustained Motivation and Behavioral Adherence
Health and Fitness Counseling
Learning Aids
Chapter 24: ECG and Exercise Performance
David R. Bassett, Jr.
Structure of the Heart
Oxygen Use by the Heart
Electrophysiology of the Heart
Interpreting the ECG
Medications That Affect Heart Rate Response
Learning Aids
Chapter 25: Injury Prevention and Treatment
Jenny Moshak
Emergency Action Plan
Injury Management
Environmental Concerns
Medical Conditions
Basic Life Support and Emergency Procedures
Learning Aids
Chapter 26: Legal Considerations
JoAnn M. Eickhoff-Shemek
Injury Data and Injuries Leading to Litigation
Causes of Injuries and Negligence
Law and the Legal System
Federal Laws Applicable to the Fitness Profession
Determining Duty in Negligence Cases
Risk Management
Strategies to Minimize Legal Liability
Record Keeping and Documentation of Evidence
Learning Aids
Appendix A: Calculation of Oxygen Uptake and Carbon Dioxide Production
Appendix B: Fitness Assessment
Glossary
References
About the Editors
About the Contributors
