Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

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Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Ninth Edition, is the definitive resource for conducting physical fitness testing and customizing exercise programs. Now in its ninth edition, this comprehensive guide is fully updated with the latest research, the newest exercise testing and prescription guidelines, and the most up-to-date programming content.
The text reflects the most recent exercise testing and prescription guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), along with physical activity recommendations from the U.S. government and American Heart Association. It highlights ACSM guidelines for physical activity and exercise testing requirements to consider before beginning exercise programs. Combining important research with practical application of testing and prescription protocols, the ninth edition also features the following:

A new full-color interior to provide more detail and understanding of concepts through photos and figuresNew step-by-step assessment sidebars that make it easy to locate and refer to assessment proceduresModern guidelines for usage of current technology to test and monitor physical activityDemonstrations of many of the assessments and exercises, provided in 73 video clips

Structured around the five physical fitness components―cardiorespiratory capacity, muscular fitness, body composition, flexibility, and balance―the text begins with an overview of physical activity, health, and chronic disease, including discussion of preliminary health screenings and risk classification. Readers will gain insight into field and laboratory assessments and testing protocols for each component, along with detailed information on properly administering the most common assessments. The 73 related video clips, delivered online through HKPropel, provide detailed instruction and demonstration for performing many of the assessments and exercises; these include functional movement assessment, pull-up and push-up testing, flywheel training, and more.
Finally, readers will turn research into practice by understanding how to design personalized exercise prescription, customized for each client based on individual assessment outcomes. Information on appropriate training methods and programming considerations are presented for each component of fitness.
With an unparalleled depth of coverage and clearly outlined approach, Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription bridges the gap between research and practice for students and exercise professionals alike who are eager to increase their knowledge and skill in assessing elements of fitness and designing individualized exercise programs.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
Note: A code for accessing online videos via HKPropel is included with all new print books.
 

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Audiences: Upper-undergraduate and graduate exercise science students in advanced courses dealing with physical fitness appraisal and exercise prescription; resource for health and fitness instructors, exercise physiologists, personal trainers, and strength and conditioning coaches.

Learn to assess the five components of fitness and prescribe exercise

Translate scientific assessment into practical exercise application

Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Ninth Edition With HKPropel Online Video, is the definitive resource for physical fitness testing and customized exercise prescription. Structured around the five physical fitness components—cardiorespiratory capacity, muscular fitness, body composition, flexibility, and balance—the text covers field and laboratory assessments and testing protocols for each component, followed by exercise prescription guidelines to improve each component.

Accompanying video clips demonstrate how to administer the tests and perform the exercises. Fully updated, this edition reflects the latest research and the newest guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association, and U.S. government. Adopting instructors will also find an updated and extensive ancillary package.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ Ninth
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 608 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718216114
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718216112
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.1 x 10.94 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #293,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #19 in Sports Medicine (Books) #262 in Sports Training (Books)
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