{"product_id":"law-for-fitness-managers-and-exercise-professionals-paperback","title":"Law for Fitness Managers and Exercise Professionals - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara J. Zabawa Jd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaul R. Fenaroli Jd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoann M. Eickhoff-Shemek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR BUSINESS, AND YOUR CLIENTS  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis ground-breaking, comprehensive textbook is the \"go-to\" resource for fitness managers and exercise professionals. Specifically written for a \"lay\" audience, this textbook is designed to help fitness managers and exercise professionals comply with the law, enhance fitness safety, and advance the exercise profession by describing: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHAT laws do fitness managers and exercise professionals need to know?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWHY do fitness managers and exercise professionals need to know the laws?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHOW do fitness managers and exercise professionals apply the laws?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLearn from over 110 lawsuits that occurred in fitness facilities and programs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCONTENTS: \u003cbr\u003ePART I: OVERVIEW OF THE LAW, LEGAL LIABILITY, AND RISK MANAGEMENT \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: U.S. Law and Legal System\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Creating a Safety Culture: Building a Comprehensive Risk Management Plan\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Complying with Federal Laws: Honoring Legal Rights\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Negligence and Common Defenses to Negligence \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePART II: LEGAL LIABILITY EXPOSURES AND RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Hiring Credentialed and Competent Personnel\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Pre-Activity Health Screening and Fitness Testing\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Exercise Prescription and Scope of Practice\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Instruction and Supervision\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Exercise Equipment Safety\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Managing Facility Risks\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Emergency Planning and Response \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES: \u003cbr\u003eSpecial features designed to enrich learning experiences and outcomes include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescriptions of 30 \"spotlight\" legal cases including \"lessons learned\" from each case and over 80 additional cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescriptions of effective risk management strategies to help protect fitness managers\/exercise 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