{"product_id":"methods-of-group-exercise-instruction-9781450421898","title":"Methods of Group Exercise Instruction","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormats  modalities  and trends in group exercise are constantly evolving. Methods of Group Exercise Instruction  Third Edition With Online Video  explores the most common group exercise modalities  enhancing readers marketability by giving them the skills to lead dynamic  safe  and effective classes. This text highlights the commonalities of a variety of group exercise formats through training principles  correction and progression techniques  and safety tips to enhance the skills of both group exercise leaders and program directors. Methods of Group Exercise Instruction  Third Edition  moves from theory to practice in a logical progression. Rather than simply providing routines  this book helps instructors develop the core skills needed for creating routines  use proper cueing  and adapt their teaching to new modalities. Teaching techniques convey appropriate training for each muscle group and methods for warm-up  cardiorespiratory training  muscular conditioning  neuromotor training  and flexibility. In addition  starter routines  modification strategies  and instructor assessment criteria are presented for seven class formats: kickboxing  step training  stationary indoor cycling  sport conditioning and boot camp  water exercise  yoga  and mat-based Pilates. The text also touches on alternative modalities  including dance-based classes  fusion  and mindbody training. Thoroughly revised and reorganized based on industry standards  the third edition of Methods of Group Exercise Instruction offers expanded content to help readers become better instructors. Updates to the third edition include the following:  Online video  totaling over 100 minutes  demonstrates key content in the text.  New chapters cover social aspects of group exercise  coaching-based instructional models  and neuromotor and functional training.  Callout boxes highlight important topics  research findings  technique and safety checks  and practice drills  which facilitate quick learning.  Short assignments at the close of each chapter encourage readers to look beyond the text to gain practical experience.  Evaluation forms and evaluation key points allow instructors to gauge their teaching success and adapt the key criteria of a successful class to each exercise modality. The three-part structure of this book is retained from the previous edition  but the content is reorganized to better reflect industry standards and guidelines. Part I provides a general overview of group exercise: the evolution and advantages of group exercise; the strategies for creating group cohesion in a class; the core concepts in class design; and the use of music  choreography  and cueing methods in designing and leading a class. Part II offers guidelines for leading the four major segments of a group exercise class: warm-up  cardiorespiratory training  muscular conditioning  and exibility training  and includes a new chapter on neuromotor and functional training. These basic concepts pertain to all modalities covered in part III  which focuses on practical teaching skills. Basic moves  choreography  and training systems are covered for each type of class. Sample routines and class formats for each modality offer a confident starting point for novice instructors and fresh material for veterans. The final chapter discusses customized or hybrid classes such as lifestyle physical activitybased classes  equipment-based cardio classes  and mind and body classes. When used as a course text  Methods of Group Exercise Instruction  Third Edition  includes instructor ancillaries  which offer suggestions for effective use of the book and online video  lesson plan outlines  a sample week-by-week syllabus  lab activities  and test questions. The third edition also features a newly added image bank containing all the figures and photos from the text to use in presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647342698549,"sku":"ByrdShop_145042189X","price":68.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781450421898.jpg?v=1781691884","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/methods-of-group-exercise-instruction-9781450421898","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}