ESSA's Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment


By: Coombes, Jeff; Skinner, Tina
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences APAC
Published Date: 05 Sep 2014
eBook ISBN: 9780729581424
Print ISBN: 9780729541428
Pages: 480


Key features Combines the theory underpinning testing procedures and comprehensive step-by-step protocols Includes practical data recording tables Protocols that encompass the spectrum of tests in exercise, health and sports science including, but not limited to, anthropometry, muscular strength, submaximal and maximal exercise testing, range of motion and threshold tests Includes pre-testing procedures and equipment requirements for conducting assessments Emphasis on the accuracy of the measurement, including calibration and verification of equipment Section on laboratory safety, cleaning and disinfectanting Links analysis, interpretation and communication of test results Data analysis practical that encourages the reader to analyse their own data collected in the activities