Nieman, David C., 1950-

Exercise testing and prescription : a health-related approach / David C. Nieman. - Seventh edition. - xviii, 652 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Definitions. Physical fitness and health defined -- pt. 2. Screening and testing. Testing concepts -- Cardiorespiratory fitness -- Body composition -- Musculoskeletal fitness -- pt. 3. Conditioning for physical fitness. Exercise prescription -- Nutrition and performance. pt. 4: Physical activity and disease. Heart disease -- Cancer -- Diabetes -- Obesity -- Psychological health -- Aging, osteoporosis, and arthritis -- Appendix A: Physical fitness test norms -- Appendix B: Major bones, muscles, and arteries of the human body.

0073376485 9780073376486

2009030577


Physical fitness.
Sports medicine.
Exercise tests.
Exercise therapy.

QP301 / .N53 2011

613.7