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Shows how to select physical fitness tests, conduct physiological assessments, and design individual...
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Shows how to select physical fitness tests, conduct physiological assessments, and design individualized exercise prescriptions for healthy clients. Early chapters cover hypokinetic diseases, health screening and risk classification, and principles of assessment. Includes separate chapters on assessment and exercise prescription for cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, body composition and weight management, flexibility, and neuromuscular relaxation. Features key concepts and b&w photos and drawings, plus sources for equipment and appendices of forms and test protocols. This third edition incorporates new information on tests, guidelines, and measurements developed since 1991, and contains specific exercises for low back exercise programs. For students in advanced professional courses. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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