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
