ACE personal trainer manual. Study companion by Green, Daniel J., editor; American Council on Exercise instant download

ACE personal trainer manual. Study companion by Green, Daniel J., editor; American Council on Exercise instant download

iv, 122 pages : 28 cm, Designed to be used alongside the manual, most often for candidates preparing for their ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam. The text highlights key concepts in each chapter and offers multiple-choice practice questions that are helpful during the study process -- Provided by the publisher, Role and scope of practice for the personal trainer -- Principles of motivation and adherence -- Communication and teaching techniques -- Basics of behavioral change and health psychology -- Understanding the ACE integrated fitness training model -- Building rapport and the initial investigation stage -- Functional assessments : posture, movement, core, balance, and flexibility -- Physiological assessments -- Functional programming for stability-mobility and movement -- Resistance training : programming and progressions -- Cardiorespiratory training : programming and progressions -- The ACE integrated fitness training model in practice -- Mind-body exercise -- Exercise and special populations -- Common musculoskeletal injuries and implications for exercise -- Emergency procedures -- Legal guidelines and professional responsibilities -- Personal-training business fundamentals -- Certification information guide