Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription
This new edition provides exercise scientists with the knowledge and skills needed to assess the physical fitness status of apparently healthy individuals rather than individuals who have suspected or documented cardiovascular disease
xiii, 465 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
9780736086592, 0736086595
489622973
Physical activity, health, and chronic disease
Preliminary health screening and risk classification
Principles of assessment, prescription, and exercise program adherence
Assessing cardiorespiratory fitness
Designing cardiorespiratory exercise programs
Assessing muscular fitness
Designing resistance training programs
Assessing body composition
Designing weight management and body composition programs
Assessing flexibility
Designing programs for flexibility and low back care
Assessing balance and designing balance programs