Title: | Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription |
Authors: | Vivian h. Heyward |
Material Type: | Books |
Edition statement: | 5th ed |
Publisher: | Leeds : Human Kinetics, 2006 |
Article on page: | XIII, 425 p. |
ISBN (or other code): | 978-0-7360-5732-5 |
Languages: | English |
Tags: | Physical fitness ; Health |
Abstract: |
Substantial updates and additions make this third edition of the popular Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription more valuable than ever for students and professionals. Using a direct, clear-cut approach, veteran exercise scientist Dr. Vivian Heyward bridges the gap between research and practice as she shows you how to • select physical fitness tests, • conduct physiological assessments, and • design individualized exercise prescriptions for clients. Dr. Heyward answers common questions and gives practical tips for developing your skills as a fitness technician. You’ll find separate chapters on assessment and exercise prescription for • cardiorespiratory endurance, • muscle strength and endurance, • body composition and weight management, • flexibility, and • neuromuscular relaxation. This comprehensive, advanced approach provides the information you need to accurately assess physical fitness and design individualized exercise programs. |