ACSM's Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual [Paperback]

American College of Sports Medicine (Author), Gregory B. Dwyer (Author), Shala E. Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0781734711 | ISBN-13: 978-0781734714

This new text from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) contains information necessary to develop skills for assessing an individual’s health-related physical fitness. It provides the reader with a practical "how-to-do-it" approach for performing these assessment skills effectively, and an understanding of the theory behind and the importance of each skill or assessment. Reported errors associated with each test are also given, and a step-by-step instruction of the skills is provided in order for the reader to gain proficiency through practice. Illustrations and tables supplement the text and enhance learning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (March 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781734711
• ISBN-13: 978-0781734714
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,253,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars ACSM's Health-Related Physical Fitness Manula, May 29, 2010

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This small, portable book is straightforward and easy to read. It presents the necessary formulas and techniques for making thorough assessments without getting bogged down in science. The definitions of the various systems, cardiovascular, muscular, etc, are complete and provide an excellent guideline for the 'whys' of physical fitness assessments.
This is an invaluable tool for training and keeping close at hand in the consultation room.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A keeper, June 7, 2007

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Vincent Schoneburg (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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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.