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Practical Fitness Testing: Analysis in Exercise and Sport

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Practical Fitness Testing: Analysis in Exercise and Sport
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Morc Coulson
By (author) David Archer
SeriesFitness Professionals
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 189
Category/GenreSports training and coaching
ISBN/Barcode 9781408110225
ClassificationsDewey:613.7
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations line drawings and photographs

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publication Date 1 September 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is an indispensible guide for anyone involved in prescribing exercise programmes for clients or groups. Fitness tests are crucial to measure current fitness and then monitor progress to check the effectiveness of a training programme. The theory and practice of fitness testing, in both exercise and sport settings, are covered in a clear and accessible way. The information is fully up to date with current research and population norms, and lots of diagrams and illustrations make the content easy to understand. The content covers all the topics identified in the competency framework for Levels 3 and 4 of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Instructors within the Health and Fitness Industry. Includes: assessment techniques, sample questions, normal population data, basic measurement and analysis, methods of testing, how to test strength, aerobic endurance, speed and agility, flexibility and power. Written by the authors of The Fitness Instructor's Handbook, and The Advanced Fitness Instructor's Handbook, this is the must-have guide to Fitness Testing for anyone working in fitness or sport.

Author Biography

Morc Coulson has many years' experience in the health and fitness industry as practitioner, teacher and writer. He is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader of sports and exercise development at the University of Sunderland. David Archer is Lecturer in Exercise Physiology and Physiology of Training at the University of Sunderland and previously lectured in Sport Science at the University of Aberdeen.

Reviews

'A must for anyone who prescribes exercise programmes to clients or groups.' * Health & Fitness (December 2009) * '...ideal for those who train others for a living, such as personal trainers and coaches' * Women's Fitness (June 2010) *