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Fitness through Aerobics, 7/E
Jan Galen Bishop, Assistant Professor, Central Connecticut State University

ISBN-10: 0805346171
ISBN-13:  9780805346176

Publisher:  Benjamin Cummings
Copyright:  2008
Format:  Paper; 272 pp
Published:  02/27/2007


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Fitness through Aerobics, Seventh Edition, teaches steps and methodologies for performing all types of aerobic dance exercises, as well as strength and flexibility exercises that contribute to proper technique. Instructors like this book for its straightforward, accessible writing style, the wide range of topics and activities it covers, and the appropriateness of its content for a one-semester course.

 

Suitable for students in aerobics, step aerobics, or aerobic dance courses, Fitness through Aerobics, Seventh Edition, illustrates step-by-step exercises, highlights various exercise methodologies, teaches injury prevention, and provides coverage of new trends in aerobics in addition to basic information like warm-up/cool-down activities and injury prevention. The text also supplies a list of websites and worksheets that make it easy for instructors and students to access and apply information.


Features

  • Hands-on worksheets help students apply the concepts in the book to their personal workouts.
  • Strategies and advice instruct students on exercising safely and properly.
  • Up-to-date and user-friendly information on a wide range of fitness and wellness topics, including information on the growing yoga and Pilates trends.
  • A lively, accessible writing style.


New To This Edition

  • 40 new photos illustrate proper techniques which are especially important for the newer yoga/Pilates exercises and resistance training.
  • More prominent AVOID photos help prevent injuries and improper technique.
  • Chapter-opening questions are presented at the beginning of chapters to keep students interested and motivated.
  • More commonly-asked questions are answered in the chapter text


Table of Contents

1. Aerobics, Wellness, and You!

2. Individual Differences: Let's Talk About You

3. The Aerobics Look: Clothing and Equipment

4. Fitness Components and Exercise Principles

5. The Aerobic Target Zone

6. Setting Goals and Reaching Your Dream

7. Posture: A Dynamic Concept

8. Warm-Up/Cool-Down: Flexibility

9. Rhythmic Aerobics: Variations and Styles

10. Body Toning through Resistance Exercises

11. Weights, Bands, Water, Stability Balls: Adding Resistance

12. The Mind-Body Connection

13. Nutrition and Weight Control

14. Prevention and Care

15. A Lifetime of Aerobics


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Jan G. Bishop is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education & Human Performance at Central Connecticut State University.  She teaches courses in aerobics and fitness, motor development, and motor learning as well as supervising student teachers and certifying students in Physical Best. She is currently student advisor to the CT Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CTAHPERD) and editor of the newsletter for the Eastern District Association of AAHPERD. She was recognized in the fall of 2006 by CTAHPERD with the Outstanding Service Award and has been selected to receive the EDA-AAHPERD Outstanding Professional Award in March 2007. She has co-authored a college wellness text titled Step Up to Wellness and presented at the state, district and national level on fitness topics. Her background includes co-running an aerobic dance certification program and being Gold Certified by IDEA. She received her M.S. in Physical Education and Dance at Indiana University and her Ed.D. in Physical Education at Arizona State University.

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