Foundations of Professional Personal Training

As the leading global provider of fitness and wellness education, canfitpro empowers people to lead passionate and fulfilling lives through safe, fun, and effective physical activity. Established in 1993, canfitpro provides professionals with certification, continuing education, and professional support. In 1998, canfitpro launched its national certification program that provides one standardized, comprehensive certification body in Canada for specialists in fitness instruction, personal training, nutrition, and wellness. Known for quality and positive results, a canfitpro certification establishes a benchmark for excellence and education in the fitness industry. Foundations of Professional Personal Training, Third Edition, is used by canfitpro for their Personal Training Specialist certification program for professionals who work with clients on an individual basis and design exercise programs for improved health and fitness.

Part I. The Journey Begins Chapter 1. Understanding Your Career, Yourself, and Your Client Kim Lavender, FAHP Career Path Options for Personal Training Specialists Strengthening the Client-Personal Trainer Relationship Understanding Behaviour Change Influencing Exercise Adherence Working With Clients Chapter 2. Principles for Optimal Health Kim Lavender, FAHP, and Beth Yarzab Your Role as a Personal Training Specialist in Promoting Optimal Health Physical Literacy Mindset Nutritional Health Physical Activity for Optimal Health canfitpro's Training Principles Part II. Understanding the Body Chapter 3. Bioenergetics Brian Justin, M.Kin, and Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Bioenergetics Terminology Introduction to the Energy Systems Interaction of the Energy Systems Oxygen Deficit Developing the Energy Systems Chapter 4. Cardiorespiratory Concepts Gregory S. Anderson, PhD, and Brian Justin, M.Kin Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Cardiorespiratory Response to Exercise Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Training Program Design for Cardiorespiratory Training Chapter 5. Skeletal Anatomy Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Bones Parts of the Skeleton Joints Describing Movement Program Design for Bone Health Chapter 6. Muscular Anatomy Gregory S. Anderson, PhD Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle Muscles and Muscle Groups Benefits of Resistance Training Program Design for Resistance Training Chapter 7. Flexibility and Mobility Concepts Jason Jones Definition of Flexibility Relationship of Flexibility to Overall Fitness Mobility and Fascia Elastic and Plastic Tissues Range of Motion and Joint Mechanics Movement, Mobilization, and Flexibility Training Program Design for Flexibility Training Integrating Flexibility Training Chapter 8. Foundational Movement Sequences Mark Stone, BSc What Is Functional Training? Postural Stability and Balance Understanding the Kinetic Chain Externally Versus Internally Stabilized Exercises Biomotor Abilities Programming Foundational Movement Sequences Part III. canfitpro Personal Training Specialist Framework and Client Strategy (Assessment) Chapter 9. canfitpro Personal Training Specialist Framework Eric Wong Kai Pun Overview of the canfitpro Personal Training Specialist Framework PAR-Q+ and Health History Goal Setting With Emotional Connection Passive and Dynamic Assessments Selling Is Helping Periodization Program Design Session Delivery Reassessment Chapter 10. Client Strategy Part I: Passive Screening and Assessments Eric Wong Kai Pun and Jason Jones Preexercise Screening Passive Assessments Cardiovascular Health Assessments Body Composition Assessments Chapter 11. Client Strategy Part II: Dynamic Screening and Assessments Eric Wong Kai Pun and Jason Jones Training Levels Dynamic Assessments Movement Quality and Active Flexibility Assessments Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessment Muscular Capacity Assessment Sources of Error in Dynamic Assessments Part IV. Periodization, Program Design, and Session Delivery Chapter 12. Periodization Eric Wong Kai Pun and Jason Jones Origin of Periodization Periodization Cycles Plan to Build Client Skill (Foundations) Periodization Models Periodization Is Systematized Individualization Getting Started With Periodization Chapter 13. Program Design Eric Wong Kai Pun and Jason Jones Principles of Program Design canfitpro's Principles of Training Resistance Training Is Key to Client Goal Achievement Client Considerations Structuring a Resistance Training Program for the Foundations Phase Structuring a Block Periodized Resistance Training Program Structuring a Linear Periodized Resistance Training Program Structuring a Wave-Loaded Periodized Resistance Training Program Selecting Exercises and Equipment for Resistance Training Structuring a Cardiorespiratory Training Workout Getting Started With Program Design Chapter 14. Session Delivery and Professionalism Eric Wong Kai Pun Considerations for Professional and Enjoyable Sessions Delivering the Session Five Steps of Introducing a New Exercise Intake or Initial Consultation Session Between the Initial Consultation and Subsequent Sessions (Client Onboarding) Subsequent Sessions and Reassessment Part V. Industry Longevity Chapter 15. Injury Risk Management Terry Kane, BPHE, BSc Understanding Scope of Practice Types of Musculoskeletal Injury Injury Risk Management Chapter 16. Business of Personal Training Sara Fennell and Joe Arko Career Options Personal Trainer Specialist Finances and Capacity Niche and Avatar Packaging and Pricing Marketing and Lead Generation Sales Money Mindset Onboarding, Nurturing, and Community Building Terminating the Relationship Essential Data Tracking Customer Service and Operational Systems Risk Management Appendix A: Main, Supplemental, and Accessory Exercises Appendix B: Mobility and Stability Exercises Appendix C: canfitpro Professional Member Noncompliance, Complaints, and Appeal Process