Part I. Exercise Sciences
Chapter 1. Structure and Function of the Muscular, Nervous, and Skeletal Systems, Len Kravitz
Chapter 2. Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems, Mark A. Williams
Chapter 3. Bioenergetics, Travis Triplett-McBride
Chapter 4. Biomechanics, Everett Harman
Chapter 5. Resistance Training Adaptations, Lee E. Brown, Joseph P. Weir
Chapter 6. Aerobic Training Adaptations, Lee E. Brown, Matthew J. Comeau
Chapter 7. Nutritional Considerations, Kristin J. Reimers
Chapter 8. Exercise Psychology for the Personal Trainer, Bradley Hatfield, Phil Kaplan

Part II. Initial Consultation and Evaluation
Chapter 9. Client Consultation and Health Appraisal, John A. Kordich
Chapter 10. Fitness Assessment Selection and Administration, John A. Kordich, Susan L. Heinrich
Chapter 11. Fitness Testing Protocols and Norms, Joel T. Cramer, Jared W. Coburn

Part III. Exercise Technique
Chapter 12. Flexibility, Body Weight, and Stability Ball Exercise Techniques, Allen Hedrick
Chapter 13. Resistance Training Exercise Techniques, Roger W. Earle, Thomas R. Baechle
Chapter 14. Cardiovascular Activity Techniques, J. Henry “Hank” Drought
Part IV. Program Design
Chapter 15. Resistance Training Program Design, Thomas R. Baechle, Roger W. Earle
Chapter 16. Aerobic Endurance Training Program Design, Patrick S. Hagerman
Chapter 17. Plyometric and Speed Training, David H. Potach

Part V. Clients With Unique Needs
Chapter 18. Clients Who Are Pregnant, Older, or Preadolescent, Wayne L. Westcott, Avery D. Faigenbaum
Chapter 19. Clients With Nutritional Considerations, Christine L. Vega, Carlos E. Jiménez
Chapter 20. Clients With Cardiovascular and Respiratory Conditions, Robert Watine
Chapter 21. Clients With Orthopedic, Injury, and Rehabilitation Concerns, David H. Potach, Todd Ellenbecker
Chapter 22. Clients With Spinal Cord Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, and Cerebral Palsy, Tom LaFontaine
Chapter 23. Clients Who Are Athletes, Dave Pearson, John Graham
Part VI. Safety and Legal Issues
Chapter 24. Facility and Equipment Layout and Maintenance, Mike Greenwood
Chapter 25. Legal Issues in Personal Training, Tony Abbott, JoAnn
Eickhoff-Shemek

Appendix A. Business Management for the Personal Trainer
Appendix B. Conversion Chart
Answers to Study Questions
Suggestion Solutions for Applied Knowledge Questions