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.