Part I. The Journey Begins Chapter 1. Understanding Yourself and Your Client Kim Lavender, FAHP Beginning the Personal Trainer-Client Journey Key Qualities of Effective Personal Training Specialists Understanding Behaviour Change Influencing Exercise Adherence Working With Clients Learning Aids Chapter 2. Principles for Optimal Health Rod Macdonald, BEd Kim Lavender, FAHP Components of Optimal Health Physical Activity for Optimal Health canfitpro''s Recommendations for Optimal Health canfitpro''s Training Principles Learning Aids Case Studies Part I Case Study Questions Part II. Understanding the Body Chapter 3. Bioenergetics Brian Justin, M.Kin Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Bioenergetics Terminology Introduction to the Energy Systems Interaction of the Energy Systems Oxygen Deficit Developing the Energy Systems Learning Aids Chapter 4.
Cardiorespiratory Concepts Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Brian Justin, M.Kin Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Cardiorespiratory Response to Exercise Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Training Program Design for Cardiorespiratory Training Learning Aids Chapter 5. Skeletal Anatomy Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Bones Parts of the Skeleton Joints Describing Movement Program Design for Bone Health Learning Aids Chapter 6. Muscular Anatomy Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle Muscles and Muscle Groups Benefits of Resistance Training Program Design for Resistance Training Learning Aids Chapter 7. Flexibility and Mobility Concepts Chris Frederick, B.
PT Definition of Flexibility Relationship of Flexibility to Overall Fitness Mobility and Fascia Range of Motion and Joint Mechanics Movement, Mobilization, and Flexibility Training Program Design for Flexibility Training Learning Aids Chapter 8. Foundational Movement Sequences Mark Stone, BSc Rod Macdonald, BEd What Is Functional Training? Postural Stability and Balance Open Chain and Closed Chain Movement Biomotor Abilities Foundational Movement Sequences Learning Aids Part II Case Study Questions Part III. Screening and Assessment Chapter 9. Passive Screening and Assessments Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Chad Benson, MSc Mark Stone, BSc Pre-Exercise Screening Passive Postural Assessment Standard Health Assessment Body Composition Learning Aids Chapter 10. Dynamic Assessments Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Brian Justin, M.Kin Chad Benson, MSc Dynamic Postural Assessment Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessment Muscular Capacity Assessment Flexibility Assessment Sources of Error in Dynamic Assessments Learning Aids Part III Case Study Questions Part IV.
Program Design and Delivery Chapter 11. Program Design Concepts Rod Macdonald, BEd Brad Schoenfeld, PhD Principles of Program Design Client Safety Periodization Selecting the Right Exercises Structuring a Workout Adaptability Learning Aids Chapter 12. Designing a Program Rod Macdonald, BEd Brad Schoenfeld, PhD How to Design a Program Applying the Four Elements of Good Program Design Balancing the Program Modifying Programs Sample Program Designs Learning Aids Chapter 13. Delivering a Program Rod Macdonald, BEd Brad Schoenfeld, PhD Five Steps of Program Delivery Program Card Training Session Learning Aids Chapter 14. Injury Recognition and Prevention Strategies Terry Kane, BPHE, BSc Understanding Scope of Practice Types of Musculoskeletal Injury Injury Prevention Strategies Learning Aids Chapter 15. Business of Personal Training Mike Bates, MBA Career Opportunities Marketing Your Services Selling Your Services Maintaining and Building Your Clientele Your Professional Image Client-Trainer Relationship Terminating the Relationship Risk Management Policies and Procedures Learning Aids Part IV Case Study Questions.