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Fitness Professional's Handbook

Howley, Edward T. PhD
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Book Information
Edition: 6th
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1-4504-1117-7 (1450411177)
ISBN-13: 978-1-4504-1117-2 (9781450411172)
New Edition: 1-4925-2337-2
Old Edition: 0-7360-6178-9
Format: Handbook
Binding: Hardcover
Copyright: 2012
Publish Date: 04/12
Weight: 4.15 Lbs.
Pages: 596
Carton Quantity: 8
Subject Class: S-M (Sports Medicine)
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A New Edition of this Title is Available
Doody Star Rating: 5
Return Policy: Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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Class Specifications
Discipline: Physiology
Subject Definition: Exercise-Physiology; Physical Fitness-Physiology
NLM Class: QT 255
LC Class: GV481
Abstract: Fitness Professional's Handbook, Sixth Edition, meets the demands of the evolving fitness profession with a fully updated text based on the latest standards, guidelines, and research from the authorities in the field. With the expanded scope on the study of physical activity and its relevance to fitness, numerous ancillaries, and material that reflects the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines, this text will allow both students and professionals to stay abreast of the latest research and information in the field. This full-color text serves as an essential resource for those seeking professional certification and an invaluable reference for those already certified and striving to stay informed amid ongoing advances in research. It incorporates information from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the eighth edition of ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, and the American Health Association on exercise and physical activity recommendations for adults, older adults, children, and those with special needs. ... Fitness Professional's Handbook, Sixth Edition, provides comprehensive information on the fundamentals of fitness, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Readers will better understand the role of physical activity in the quality of life and guidelines for screening, testing, supervising, and modifying activity for various populations. As such, it is a useful text for students and a valuable reference for practitioners.

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