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Gale Encyclopedia of Fitness by Galè
Call Number: RA781.15 .G35 2012eb
ISBN: 9781414490168
Publication Date: 2012-05-24
"The Gale Encyclopedia Of Fitness covers 300 topics on physiology and fitness, including coverage of Healthy People 2010 / 2020, the nationwide initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to improve the nation's health, as well as topics on diseases and conditions related to fitness. It will round out our coverage of body systems and provide end users with information on preventative health topics. "

ACSM's Career and Business Guide for the Fitness Professional by Neal Pire; American College of Sports Medicine Staff (Contribution by)
Call Number: GV481.P57 2013
ISBN: 9781608311958
Publication Date: 2012-02-08
ACSM's Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Staff (Prepared for Publication by); Nicholas A. Ratamess (Editor)
ISBN: 9780781782678
Publication Date: 2011-10-05
Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine, this text offers a comprehensive introduction to the basics of strength training and conditioning based on the latest research findings. ACSM's Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning is divided into four parts: Foundations, Physiological Responses and Adaptations, Strength Training and Conditioning Program Design, and Assessment. The text focuses on practical applications, enabling students to develop, implement, and assess the results of training programs that are designed to optimize strength, power, and athletic performance. Moreover, the text's clear, straightforward writing style makes it easy to grasp new concepts.
ACSM's Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual by American College of Sports Medicine Staff
Call Number: GV436.A35 2014
ISBN: 9781451115680
Publication Date: 2013-03-20
The Fitness Instructor's Handbook by Morc Coulson
Call Number: GV481.C675 2014
ISBN: 9781770853058
Publication Date: 2014-01-23
The Fitness Instructor's Handbook is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. This new edition has been fully updated and covers every component of industry standards, offering the perfect blend of theory and practice for every aspect of health and fitness.
NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training by National Academy of Sports Medicine Staff; Brian G. Sutton (Editor) Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals. NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Fourth Edition, continues to lead the way by providing the most comprehensive resource for aspiring personal trainers and other health and fitness professionals. Based on NASM's proprietary Optimum Performance Training (OPT(tm)) model, you will learn a systematic approach to program design with exercise program guidelines and variables; protocols for building stabilization, strength, and power programs; guidance on how to build a clientele through professional development; and more! By following the techniques in this book, you will gain the information, insight, and inspiration you need to change the world as a health and fitness professional. This text is a recommended resource for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification. The NASM CPT certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Call Number: GV428.7.N37
ISBN: 9781608312818
Publication Date: 2011-06-02
Special Forces Fitness Training by Augusta DeJuan Hathaway
Call Number: GV481.H258 2014
ISBN: 9781612433066
Publication Date: 2014-08-12

Sport taping basics DVD by Perrin, David H., 1954-
Call Number: RD97 .S825 2012
ISBN: 1450426301
Publication Date: 2012
step-by-step demonstrations of 32 taping procedures

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