{"product_id":"advanced-fitness-assessment-and-exercise-prescription-8th-edition-original-pdf-from-publisher","title":"Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, 8th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cell initial-12 medium-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pnllearningActivityInformationClass\" id=\"MainContent_MainContent_ucLearningActivityCatalog_Details___learningActivityCatalog_TopAndSectionDetails_ucLearningActivityInformation_TopAndSectionDetails_rptLearningActivityInformation_pnllearningActivityInformation_0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pnlLearningActivityInformationDescriptionClass\" id=\"MainContent_MainContent_ucLearningActivityCatalog_Details___learningActivityCatalog_TopAndSectionDetails_ucLearningActivityInformation_TopAndSectionDetails_rptLearningActivityInformation_pnlLearningActivityInformationDescription_0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pnllearningActivityInformationClass\" id=\"MainContent_MainContent_ucLearningActivityCatalog_Details___learningActivityCatalog_TopAndSectionDetails_ucLearningActivityInformation_TopAndSectionDetails_rptLearningActivityInformation_pnllearningActivityInformation_0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pnlLearningActivityInformationDescriptionClass\" id=\"MainContent_MainContent_ucLearningActivityCatalog_Details___learningActivityCatalog_TopAndSectionDetails_ucLearningActivityInformation_TopAndSectionDetails_rptLearningActivityInformation_pnlLearningActivityInformationDescription_0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-edition\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-heading field--type-heading field--label-hidden field__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns small-12 medium-12 large-12 sidebar-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbb44b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"bbb44b8\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bundle--paragraph_component paragraph paragraph--type--paragraph-component paragraph--view-mode--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-371ff86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"371ff86\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-single-product product type-product post-465185 status-publish first instock product_cat-hot-books product_cat-anesthesiology product_cat-cardiology product_cat-hematology product_cat-medical-reference-terminology product_cat-vascular-medicine has-post-thumbnail sale downloadable virtual taxable purchasable product-type-simple\" id=\"product-465185\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"afk-single-product-outer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"akf-p-f-box d-flex f-wrap j-c-b\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"akf-right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woo-tab-container custom woo-tc-j\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabcontent active\" id=\"descriptionTab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Ann L. Gibson, Dale R. Wagner, Vivian H. Heyward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Eighth Edition With Online Video, provides a comprehensive approach to physical fitness appraisal and customized exercise prescription. The text synthesizes research and practice with concepts and theories from exercise physiology, kinesiology, measurement, psychology, and nutrition to clearly convey how assessments from physical fitness testing inform the design of individualized exercise programs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe eighth edition of Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription reflects the latest exercise testing and prescription guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as well as physical activity recommendations from the U.S. government and American Heart Association. It also takes into account recent ACSM guidelines for medical exam and exercise testing requirements to consider before beginning exercise programs. Additional updates to the eighth edition include the following:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Significant expansion of the online video clips, which now demonstrate nearly 75 fitness tests, including functional movement assessment and push-up and pull-up testing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• New protocols and assessments for each of the five fitness components, from self-paced treadmill protocols for cardiorespiratory fitness to the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) for assessment of balance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Updated blood pressure standards for hypertension\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Expanded information on the use of technology to monitor physical activity, including wearable activity trackers and mobile apps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Updated information on the use of workspace design to promote physical activity and exercise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Extensive updates to the supporting research for the assessment and testing protocols\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Eighth Edition, is structured around five physical fitness components: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular fitness (strength, endurance, and power), body composition, flexibility, and balance. The text begins with an overview of physical activity, health, and chronic disease, including a discussion of preliminary health screening and risk classification. It then leads into field and laboratory assessment and testing protocols, followed by prescription guidelines for designing exercise programs to improve each fitness component. Readers will find the latest information on maximal and submaximal graded exercise testing in healthy populations, as well as muscular fitness testing protocols and norms for children and adults.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter begins with key questions to help readers focus on essential information. Sidebars lend practical insight to the content. Key points, review questions, and key terms reinforce concepts and summarize chapter content for better retention. An instructor guide, test package, chapter quizzes, and presentation package plus image bank provide tools for instructors to use for lecture preparation, creative content delivery, and class assessment. The online video clips, newly revised for the eighth edition, further aid student comprehension of the material and provide instructors an additional tool for classroom demonstration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Eighth Edition, truly bridges the gap between research and practice. Its unique scope, depth of coverage, and clearly outlined approach make it an invaluable resource for students and exercise science professionals who want to increase their knowledge, skill, and competence in assessing clients' fitness and designing individualized exercise programs.Earn continuing education credits\/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics; Eighth edition (September 27, 2018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 560 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1492561347\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1492561347\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related products\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"meducours","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42954523934818,"sku":"MED-AMB05267","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9549\/6802\/files\/Advanced-Fitness-Assessment-and-Exercise-Prescription-8th-Edition-Original-PDF-from-Publisher.jpg?v=1779378841","url":"https:\/\/meducourse.com\/products\/advanced-fitness-assessment-and-exercise-prescription-8th-edition-original-pdf-from-publisher","provider":"Meducourse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}