Practical fitness testing : [electronic book] : analysis in exercise and sport /
By: Coulson, Morc.
Contributor(s): Archer, David [author].
Series: Fitness professionals: Publisher: London : A. & C. Black, 2009Description: 1 online resource (xii, 244 p. : ill.).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781408111048.Subject(s): Physical fitness -- Testing
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Basic measurement and analysis -- What is fitness? -- Health status testing -- Body composition testing -- Flexibilty testing -- Muscular strength and endurance testing -- Speed and agility testing -- Power testing -- Aerobic endurance testing -- Blood lactate and anaerobic threshold testing -- Glossary.
This is an indispensible guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for clients or groups. Effective fitness tests are crucial to measure current fitness and then monitor progress to check the effectiveness of training. This work includes both the theory and pratice of fitness testing.