Chapter 1 Let’s Begin at the Beginning: What’s the Purpose of This Course?
What’s the Difference between Physical Fitness and Health?
What’s the Difference between Physical Activity and Exercise?
Putting It All Together
Class Preparation Assignments
References
Chapter 2 CRIPL: An Overview of the Major Components of Working with a Client
Overview: Clinical History
Overview: Risk Factor Assessment
Overview: Interpreting the Data
Overview: Prescribing the Exercise Program
Overview: Lifestyle Changes
Emergency Procedures: Responding to an Adverse Event
Putting It All Together
Class Preparation Assignments
Health/Medical History Form
Sample Medical Clearance Form
References
Chapter 3 Understanding Cardiovascular Disease and Helping Your Clients Reduce Their Risk
Overview
Atherogenesis
The Major CVD Risk Factors
Working with a Client to Reduce CVD Risk
Putting It All Together
Class Preparation Assignments
References
Chapter 4 Exercise Prescription for Developing Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Overview
The “P” of CRIPL: Prescribing a Cardiorespiratory Exercise Program
Metabolic Calculations
The “L” of CRIPL: The Lifestyle Change of Beginning a Cardiorespiratory Exercise Program
Putting It All Together
Class Preparation Assignments
References
Chapter 5 Exercise Prescription for Developing Muscular Fitness
Overview
The “P” of CRIPL: Prescribing a Resistance Exercise Program Putting It All Together
Class Preparation Assignments
References
Chapter 6 Exercise Prescription for Improving Body Composition
Overview
Helping Your Client to Lose Weight: Treating Obesity
The “P” and “L” of CRIPL: Helping Your Client Lose Weight with Lifestyle Changes
Putting It All Together
Class Preparation Assignments
References