Fitness professional's handbook / 
Barbara Bushman, editor. 
 - Eighth edition. 
 - xiv, 618 pages :  illustrations ;  28 cm 
<br/><br/> Seventh edition published in 2017. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Part 1. Physical activity and exercise: Realizing benefits and maximizing safety -- Health and fitness benefits of physical activity and exercise / Barbara A. Bushman -- Preparticipation screening / Barbara A. Bushman and Lauren R. Chaney -- Part 2. Foundations -- Anatomy in action: functional movement / Clare E. Milner -- Physiology in action: exercise physiology / Brian Parr and Barbara A. Bushman -- Fueling for activity: dietary considerations / Laura J. Kruskall -- Energy costs of physical activity / Barbara A. Bushman -- Part 3. Fitness assessments -- Overview of assessment / Barbara A. Bushman -- Cardiorespiratory fitness assessments / Barbara A. Bushman -- Muscular fitness assessments / Avery D. Faigenbaum -- Flexibility and neuromotor fitness assessments / Erica M. Taylor -- Body composition assessments / Barbara A. Bushman -- Electrocardiogram (ECG) assessment / Brittany Overstreet -- Part 4. Exercise prescription -- Exercise prescription for aerobic fitness / Barbara A. Bushman -- Exercise prescription for muscular fitness / Avery D. Faigenbaum -- Exercise prescription for flexibility and neuromotor fitness / Erica M. Taylor -- Putting together a comprehensive program / Barbara A. Bushman -- Part 5. Special populations and conditions -- Youth / Avery D. Faigenbaum -- Older adults / NiCole R. Keith -- Pregnancy / Barbara A. Bushman -- Weight management / Tanya M. Halliday -- Chronic diseases / Barbara A. Bushman -- Part 6. Exercise programming considerations -- Behavior modification / Janet Buckworth -- Injury prevention and management / Jenny Moshak -- Legal considerations / JoAnn M. Eickhoff-Shemek. 
<br/><br/> "This text provides current and future fitness professionals foundational information in the areas of fitness testing and prescription to be able to screen participants, carry out standardized fitness tests to evaluate the major components of fitness, and write appropriate exercise prescriptions. It uses the most recent recommendations and guidelines from governmental sources and professional organizations to prepare fitness professionals for certification as well as to work with diverse clients, populations, and professionals in allied health fields. This edition has been reorganized to enhance the presentation of content and updated to include the latest information as well as new features such as application points, research insights, and additional case studies to serve as a useful textbook for students as well as a valuable reference for practitioners"-- 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781718217829 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2023020116 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Physical fitness--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Physical fitness--Testing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Exercise--Physiological aspects--Handbooks, manuals, etc.<br/>Health.<br/>Health behavior.<br/>Nutrition.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>GV481  / .H734 2025 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>613.7