Principles of Health & Fitness - 3rd Edition Book (Copyright 1999, 136 pages)
Principles of YMCA Health and Fitness is a valuable resource that contains all the information you need for implementing successful health and fitness programs. Completely revised and updated, Principles of YMCA Health and Fitness (Third edition) contains new information on CPR training, course offerings, and program guidelines. This manual also includes updates on medical standards and guidelines. Part I is an overview of the YMCA's Health and Fitness program mission and history. Learn why YMCA Health and Fitness programs are unique, the levels of YMCA leadership certification, and how training is conducted. You'll also find updated information on YMCA goals, strategic plans, and certification course descriptions and prerequisites. Part II details the basic principles of YMCA Health and Fitness programs. This section highlights leadership qualities of good fitness leaders and teaches you how to motivate participants. There's also new information on muscle and joint movement and on selecting the appropriate exercises and programs for program participants. In Part III you'll find 28 health and fitness recommendation statements by the YMCA of the USA Medical Advisory Committee and 106 guidelines for health and fitness programs. Updated resource lists of organizations and publications related to health and fitness programming are also featured. New and revised documents include: Promoting Healthy Nutrition for Youth in YMCA Programs, Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products in YMCAs, Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health, Cardiac Rehabilitation in YMCA Programs, and Cholesterol Screening in YMCA Programs. Table of Contents Preface Changes Since the Last Edition Acknowledgments Part I. The YMCA of the USA and Health and Fitness Program Training Chapter 1. An Overview of the YMCA Chapter 2. YMCA Program Philosophy and History Chapter 3. YMCA Health and Fitness Leadership Training Chapter 4. YMCA Health and Fitness Certification Courses Part II. Health and Fitness Program Principles Chapter 5. Leadership Principles Chapter 6. Fitness Principles Chapter 7. Healthy Lifestyles Principles Part III. YMCA of the USA Health and Fitness Program Guidelines and Recommendations Chapter 8. YMCA of the USA Health and Fitness Guidelines Chapter 9. YMCA of the USA Medical Advisory Committee Recommendations Resources for Health and Fitness Programs Audiences Required text for Principles of YMCA Health and Fitness certification course. Reference fo