Personal Training ─ Theory and Practice

Personal Training: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, draws together in one unique volume the personal, practical and business skills central to you becoming a successful personal trainer. It is one of the most comprehensive resources available.

This accessible and attractive book introduces you to the fundamentals of applied exercise prescription and programme design, as well as advanced concepts such as nutritional intervention, postural analysis, and the psychology of behaviour change.

Thoroughly updated throughout, this second edition also includes:
-an emphasis on the core topics of key courses on personal training, ensuring a close match with your study requirements.
-information on key business skills, including professional conduct, presentation and marketing, making this one of the most comprehensive resources for personal trainers available
-a free accompanying website that contains multiple choice questions, an image bank, sample exercise sheets, sample programmes and web links.

The ebook edition is in VitalBook Bookshelf - an ebook reader that allows you to:
-download the ebook to your computer or access it anywhere with an internet browser
-search the full text of all of the ebooks that you hold on your bookshelf for instant access to the information you need
-copy and print text and figures
-customize your view by changing font size and layout

Whether you are embarking on a career in personal training or already an experienced trainer, you will find this second edition is your ideal companion and handy reference.

James Crossley has completed a Masters in Sports Science from Loughborough University and has worked within health and fitness industry for over ten years as a personal trainer, sports therapist and educator. He currently lives in Auckland, New Zealand, where he continues his education by training in Osteopathy.