ACSM's Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual (Paperback)

by American College of Sports Medicine (Editor)

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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.

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Product Details Paperback: 208 pages Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Second Edition edition (March 1, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781775493 ISBN-13: 978-0781775496 Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #129,336 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Second Edition edition (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781775493
• ISBN-13: 978-0781775496
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #129,336 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By the Author of Outstanding You, September 9, 2008

By	Ronald Betta "Ron Betta" (Orlando) - See all my reviews

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.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A keeper , June 7, 2007

By	Vincent Schoneburg (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: ACSM's Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual (Paperback)

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.