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Author:

Heyward, Vivian H. author.

Title:

Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription / Vivian H. Heyward, PhD, University of New Mexico, Ann L. Gibson, PhD, University of New Mexico.

Edition:

Seventh edition.

Publisher:

Human Kinetics,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

xiv, 537 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.

Subject:

Physical fitness--Testing.
Exercise tests.
Health.
Physical Fitness--physiology.
Exercise Movement Techniques.
Exercise Test.

Other Authors:

Gibson, Ann L., author. author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-526) and index.

Contents:

Physical activity, health, and chronic disease -- Preliminary health screening and risk classification -- Principles of assessment, prescription, and exercise program adherence -- Assessing cardiorespiratory fitness -- Designing cardiorespiratory exercise programs -- Assessing muscular fitness -- Designing resistance training programs -- Assessing body composition -- Designing weight management and body composition programs -- Assessing flexibility -- Designing programs for flexibility and low back care -- Assessing balance and designing balance programs.

ISBN:

1450466001 (print)
9781450466004 (print)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)861470492

LCCN:

2013040595

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)