ACSM’s Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual
By addebook • Apr 16th, 2009 • Category: Medicine
ACSM’s Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual
by: American College of Sports Medicine
ACSM’s Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual
By American College of Sports Medicine
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 2007-03-01
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0781775493
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780781775496
Product Description:
From the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), this text provides the reader with the information necessary to develop skills for assessing an individual’s health-related physical fitness. It provides a practical “how-to-do-it” approach for performing assessment skills effectively, and an understanding of the theory behind and the importance of each skill or assessment. This edition has a new chapter on postural analysis and body alignment assessments, new photographs of key assessments and techniques, and updated references to ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, Seventh Edition.
Summary: By the Author of Outstanding You
Rating: 5
Outstanding You: Discover, Design and Achieve Ultimate Fitness
As a Certified Personal Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine, I can speak from experience that ACSM’s information is both solid and extremely detailed. Anyone looking to better understand the body or move into the fitness industry would be well advised to pick up a copy of this book. ACSM is the leader in sports medicine and this book is just another example of their high quality and impeccable standards.
Summary: A keeper
Rating: 5
Industry standards are set by ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) and a few others. This book provides guidelines for Health/Fitness Assessments at a professional level. A good book to keep on the shelf for reference or to brush up your memories.
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