Fitness Through Aerobics » (8th Edition)

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.

Reflecting current popular topics in aerobic fitness, Fitness Through Aerobics, Eighth Edition covers a broad array of issues that speak to a wide range of aerobics instructors, and will engage students of every background and discipline. Bishop teaches steps and methodologies for performing all types of aerobic dance exercises–as well as strength and flexibility exercises that contribute to proper technique–in a straightforward, accessible writing style.

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New edition of a textbook that provides important exercise information that is difficult for an instructor to convey in a filled gymasium. Topics include goal setting, clothing and equipment, rhythmic aerobics, toning exercises, exercises to avoid, warming up and cooling down, nutrition and weight control, and care and prevention of injuries. Includes tips, bolded key words, and tear-out worksheets on chapter topics. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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