Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology Exercise Testing and Physical Fitness

<p>Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology, Exercise Testing, and Physical Fitness is a comprehensive text that will provide students with meaningful lab experiences--whether they have access to sophisticated laboratories and expensive equipment, or they are looking for procedures that can be done without costly materials. It will be a useful resource as they prepare for a career as an exercise science professional, athletic trainer, coach, or physical educator. <br><br>The more than 40 labs cover seven major components of physical fitness. They are practical and easy to follow, consisting of a clear, logical format that includes background information, step-by-step procedures, explanatory photographs, sample calculations, norms and classification tables, and worksheets. Lab-ending activities and questions provide additional opportunities to practice the procedures and explore issues of validity, reliability, and accuracy.<br><br>Readers will find this manual a valuable tool in learning to apply physiological concepts and to perform exercise tests, as well as an essential resource for any career involving physical fitness and performance testing. </p> <p>1. Introduction</p><p>2. Aerobic Fitness</p><p>3. Fatigue Thresholds</p><p>4. Muscular Strength</p><p>5. Muscular Endurance</p><p>6. Muscular Power</p><p>7. Body Composition and Body Build</p><p>8. Flexibility </p>