Exercise Testing and Prescription : A Health-Related Approach

Name: Exercise Testing and Prescription : A Health-Related Approach
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ISBN: 9780073044743

ISBN-10: 0073044741

ISBN-13: 9780073044743

Edition: 6th 2007

Authors: David C. Nieman

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This comprehensive text provides coverage of fitness assessment concepts, hands-on prescription applications, and a thorough preparation for ACSM certification exams. Exercise testing and prescription are presented within a health-related context that provides the latest research findings on exercise and nutrition, obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and aging.

Book details

List price: $138.44
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date: 3/31/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 816
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 4.422
Language: English



Preface


Trends and Definitions


Health and Fitness Trends


Physical Fitness Defined


Screening and Testing


Testing Concepts


Cardiorespiratory Fitness


Body Composition


Musculoskeletal Fitness


Conditioning for Physical Fitness


The Acute and Chronic Effects of Exercise


Exercise Prescription


Nutrition and Performance


Physical Activity and Disease


Heart Disease


Cancer


Diabetes


Obesity


Psychological Health


Aging, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis


Exercise Risks


Physical Fitness Test Norms


Calisthenics for Development of Flexibility and Muscular Strength and Endurance


Major Bones, Muscles, and Arteries of the Human Body


Compendium of Physical Activities


Glossary


Index