Chapter 1. Structure and Function of the Muscular, Nervous, and Skeletal Systems
Jared W. Coburn, PhD, and Moh H. Malek, PhD
Chapter 2. Structure and Function of the Cardiorespiratory System
Michael R. Esco, PhD, and Moh H. Malek, PhD
Chapter 3. Bioenergetics
Carmine Grieco, PhD, and N. Travis Triplett, PhD
Chapter 4. Biomechanics
Douglas W. Powell, PhD, and Megan A. Bryanton Jones, PhD
Chapter 5. Responses and Adaptations to Resistance Training
Michael D. Roberts, PhD, and Kevin W. McCurdy, PhD
Chapter 6. Responses and Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training
Don Melrose, PhD, and David J. Heikkinen, PhD
Chapter 7. Nutrition Concepts and Strategies
Eric R. Helms, PhD, and Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD
Chapter 8. Exercise Psychology, Goal Setting, and Motivation
E. Whitney G. Moore, PhD, and Brian T. Gearity, PhD
Chapter 9. Client Consultation and Health Appraisal
Robert Linkul, MS, and Chat Williams, MS
Chapter 10. Fitness Evaluation, Selection, and Administration
Robert Lockie, PhD, and Laura Kobar, MS, MC
Chapter 11. Fitness Evaluation Protocols and Norms
David H. Fukuda, PhD, and Kristina L. Kendall, PhD
Chapter 12. Flexibility and Warm-Up Concepts and Bodyweight and Stability Ball Exercise Technique
Nick Tumminello, Jonathan Mike, PhD, and Jay Dawes, PhD
Chapter 13. Resistance Exercise Technique
Ronald L. Snarr, PhD, and Alexis Batrakoulis, MS
Chapter 14. Cardiovascular Exercise Technique
Benjamin H. Reuter, PhD, and Margaret T. Jones, PhD
Chapter 15. Resistance Training Program Design
Brad J. Schoenfeld, PhD, and Ronald L. Snarr, PhD
Chapter 16. Aerobic Training Program Design
Mike Martino, PhD, and Nicole C. Dabbs, PhD
Chapter 17. Plyometric and Speed Training Program Design and Technique
Jason C. Casey, PhD, and Chris A. Bailey, PhD
Chapter 18. Clients Who Are Preadolescent, Older, or Pregnant
Wayne L. Westcott, PhD, and Avery D. Faigenbaum, EdD
Chapter 19. Clients With Nutritional or Metabolic Concerns
Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD, and Cassandra Forsythe, PhD, RD
Chapter 20. Clients With Cardiovascular or Respiratory Conditions
Cindy M. Kugler, MS, Steven M. Laslovich, PhD, and Paul Sorace, MS
Chapter 21. Clients With Orthopedic, Injury, or Rehabilitation Concerns
Morey J. Kolber, PhD, PT, Dean Robert Somerset, BSc, and Michael G. Miller, PhD, ATC
Chapter 22. Clients With Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, or Cerebral Palsy
Gavin Colquitt, EdD, and Kelli M. Clark, DPT
Chapter 23. Resistance Training for Clients Who Are Athletes
Joseph J. Bonyai, MEd, and Tyler D. Williams, PhD
Chapter 24. Facility and Equipment Layout and Maintenance
Jamie L. Aslin, MS, and Chat Williams, MS
Chapter 25. Professional, Legal, and Ethical Responsibilities of Personal Trainers
Anthony A. Abbott, EdD, and Georgia H. Goslee, JD
Appendix: The Business of Personal Training
Mark A. Nutting, BS and Robert Linkul, MS