Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription /
Vivian H. Heyward, PhD, University of New Mexico, Ann L. Gibson, PhD, University of New Mexico.
7th edition.
New Mexico:
Human kinetics,
2014.
xiv, 537 pages :
illustrations ;
29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-526) and index.
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.