Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity

Description

Foundations of Professional Personal Training, Second Edition With Web Resource, serves as a road map toward becoming a successful certified personal trainer. Developed and writtenby canfitpro, Canada’s foremost education and certification provider for fitness professionals, this full-color edition of Foundations of Professional Personal Training contains information forbuilding skills, increasing confidence, and preparing for the Personal Training Specialist (PTS) certification with canfitpro.

Reorganized, redesigned, and extensively updated to match the canfitpro certification standards, this second edition includes colorful new artwork and all of the information needed for preparingfor the PTS certification process. The second edition includes the following elements:

• A new web resource with online video to demonstrate exercise and assessment techniques
• New chapters on foundational movement sequences and dynamic assessments
• Color-coded “traffic light” elements that highlight key information for practical application by indicating when to exercise caution (red), think critically (yellow), or put a concept intopractice (green)
• Three client case studies that are developed throughout the book for practice and application of concepts
• Details about canfitpro’s recommendations for optimal health, which integrates physical activity, nutrition, and mental well-being
• Strategies for cultivating the personal trainer–client relationship
• New information regarding exercise and back pain, myofascial slings and their relationship to flexibility, functional movement patterns, and postural assessment

The book is divided into four easy-to-manage parts. Part I presents an overview of the fundamentals of personal training and the personal trainer–client relationship as well as recommendationsfor and components of optimal health. Part II explains the essentials of the human body, including chapters on bioenergetics, the cardiorespiratory system, skeletal and muscular anatomy,flexibility and mobility, and foundational movement. Part III provides thorough guidance on both passive and dynamic assessment of clients. Part IV offers direction on program design anddelivery based on client assessment as well as strategies for recognition and prevention of injury. To aid learning and prepare readers for the certification exam, each chapter includes objectives, asummary, a list of key study terms, and review questions. Readers will also benefit from a glossary, illustrated appendixes organized by muscle group and filled with information on technique for arange of resistance and flexibility exercises, and an appendix of norms for fitness assessments.

Additionally, a new web resource for Foundations of Professional Personal Training, Second Edition, provides readers with further practice opportunities before the PTS exam, featuringvideo clips, printable forms, and other supplemental materials. Thirty-six video clips demonstrate proper technique of various exercises as well as dynamic assessment techniques for identifyingimproper movement patterns or imbalance. The reproducible forms can be printed and used in assessing clients and documenting training sessions. The web resource includes answers to the in-text review questions found throughout the book, which will aid in comprehension and retention. The web resource is at www.HumanKinetics.com/FoundationsOfProfessionalPersonalTraining.

Foundations of Professional Personal Training, Second Edition, prepares new and prospective personal trainers for all aspects of their exciting profession. Providing key concepts,guidelines, and considerations, this text is an essential resource for preparation for the PTS exam and for a successful career in personal training. 

Contents

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

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

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

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

Appendix A: Exercises
Appendix B: Stretches
Appendix C: Fitness Norms for Health and Performance
Glossary
References
Index
Contributors
About canfitpro

Description

Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity presents information on sociology of sport to prepare readers for advanced study or practice in the field. A quick professional reference and an excellent resource for students, this text offers insights into this exciting field, explores the impact of sport in society, and examines careers in sport and physical activity that can benefit from sociological insights.

Written by a team with experience in both academia and community-based sport leadership,Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity introduces readers to some of the common and ongoing sociocultural questions in this field, including those of equity in gender and race, participation across areas, prominent cultural values and messages as portrayed by mass media, youth development, and sport for peace and development. The book demonstrates how those questions and ideas can be applied and used by a variety of professionals, explains some of the essential components of professional preparation, and suggests some potential paths to employment. 

The text includes several learning features to keep readers engaged and focused:

• Success Story segments profile researchers and professionals using sociological insight in beneficial ways, showing readers content applications and career opportunities.
• Using Your Sociological Imagination sidebars illuminate how a sociological lens can transform the way a reader looks at sport in society
• Time Capsule sidebars present historical information and interesting facts about events and sport movements that have made lasting impacts on society.

The text is divided into two parts and begins with a discussion of the origin of the social and cultural analysis of physical activity. Part I details the development of the field and its professional organizations, lists important publications, and explores opportunities for professional practice. Part II looks at common social spaces for physical activity—sport, exercise, and school—and examines them from a sociological viewpoint. By presenting an overview of the areas involved in the sociology of sport, the text allows readers to focus their efforts to prepare for further study, research, and career opportunities. Appendixes include a list of online and print resources for further study as well as tips on applying the principles of sociology to various positions in the sport industry. These features and resources will help build enthusiasm among readers and open their eyes to the opportunities in the field. 

Concise, informative, and practical, Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activityaddresses the academic foundations of the field for a broad audience while providing real-world examples of sociology of sport and physical activity. From global events like the Olympic Games to community events like playground games, the text highlights the many ways in which sport affects daily life and emphasizes the importance of a loving critique of those effects. 

This text is part of Human Kinetics’ Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science series. The series helps students and professionals understand the basic topics, goals, and applications of the many subdisciplines in kinesiology. This and other books in the series provide a solid grounding that readers can use as a jumping-off point for further study. 

Contents

Series Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments

Part I. Introduction to the Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity

Chapter 1. What Is Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity?

• Sport and Physical Activity as Cultural Context
• Origins and Key Movements
• Functions of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
• Goals of the Field
• The Short of It

Chapter 2. What Can I Do With Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity?

• Advocates for Ethical and Humane Sports and Physical Activity
• Allied Professionals in the Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
• Academic Professionals in the Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
• Building New Sociological Knowledge in Sport and Physical Activity
• Techniques for Sociological Knowledge Construction
• Thinking Beyond Sport
• The Short of It 

Part II. Building Blocks of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity

Chapter 3. Sport, Physical Activity, and the Major Spheres of Life

• Seeing Social Life as Harmonious or Conflictual
• Learning to See the Interdependence of Sport and Major Spheres of Life
• The Short of It

Chapter 4. Body Projects in Sport and Physical Activity

• The Physical Body as Cultural Artifact
• Sociologists See Governing Structures for Embodiment and Body Projects
• The Short of It

Chapter 5. Diversity, Difference, and Power in Sport and Physical Activity

• Sport, Physical Activity, and Social Stratification
• Systems of Power Are Not Individual Identities
• Social Conditions Versus Individual Identities
• The Short of It

Chapter 6. Sport and Physical Activity in National and International Unity

• Linking Sport to the Nation
• Sport and Nationalism
• Sport and Globalization
• Corporate Nationalism
• The Short of It

Chapter 7. Sport and Physical Activity in Societal Change

• Types of Social Change in Sport and Physical Activity
• Sport Development and Sport for Development
• The Process of Social Change
• Four Stages of Social Movements
• Sport and Physical Activity Advance Social Change
• The Short of It 

Epilogue: The Future of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
Appendix A: Learn More About Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
Appendix B: Implementing Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity in the Real World
References
Index
About the Authors