Updated per the 1995 American College of Sports Medicine objectives for Health/Fitness Instructor and Exercise Leader certifications and the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health , this weighty reference in the "best of times and worst of times for physical activity professionals" provides guidance on: fitness appraisal, exercise tailored to particular populations and physiological functions, the biomechanics and energy costs of physical activity, nutrition and weight management, injury prevention and treatment, and program administration. Also features case studies, learning and performance objectives with material reviews, recommended dietary allowances, calculation of oxygen uptake/carbon dioxide production, and the effects of common medications. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. Read Less