Health Fitness Instructors Handbook
by By Howley, Edward T. and Franks, B. Don
Category: Medical , Allied Health Services , General

This reference for health and fitness professionals discusses the fundamentals of fitness, exercise physiology, and biomechanics, and represents recent advances in physical fitness.  Representing the 2000 ACSM guidelines, the book also serves as a study guide for those preparing for heath fitness instructor certification exams.  Howley (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) and Franks (University of Maryland, College Park) offer advice on developing meaningful and safe fitness program, with particular attention to the needs of special populations. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)