Practical Fitness Testing: Analysis in Exercise and Sport (Fitness Professionals) - Tapa blanda

Coulson, Morc; Archer, David

 
9781408110225: Practical Fitness Testing: Analysis in Exercise and Sport (Fitness Professionals)
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ISBN 10: 1408110229 ISBN 13: 9781408110225
Editorial: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2009

Sinopsis

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.

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Morc Coulson teaches sport and exercise science at the University of Sunderland and is a fellow of the Higher Education academy. He is a Level 4 Specialist CPD course evaluator and the author of titles including The Fitness Instructor’s Handbook and The Complete Guide to Personal Training.

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.

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Editorial
A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Año de publicación
2009
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1408110229
ISBN 13 
9781408110225
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
256
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