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Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes by Australian Institute of Sport: Used
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes
- Publication Date
- 2012-08-24
- Edition Number
- 2
- Pages
- 560
- ISBN
- 9780736097116
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Human Kinetics
ISBN-10
0736097112
ISBN-13
9780736097116
eBay Product ID (ePID)
121505408
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
560 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes
Subject
Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, General
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Health & Fitness, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
62.1 Oz
Item Length
11.3 in
Item Width
8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2012-009494
Reviews
"This is a welcome upgrade of the first edition, by authors who are leaders in their field of study. It has current references that support the authors' claims about exercise testing and their expertise contributes immensely to the understanding of the material. Added chapters and subsections in this edition help to address questions left unanswered by the first edition. It is a must have for any scientist engaging in exercise testing of elite-level athletes." --Doody's Book Review (5-star review)
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
612/.044088796
Synopsis
Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes, Second Edition , is an essential guide to the most effective assessment protocols. Using these proven protocols, exercise physiologists can acquire detailed information to assist coaches and their athletes in attaining a competitive edge., Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes, Second Edition , presents the most current protocols used for assessing high-level athletes. Based on the insight and experience of sport scientists who work closely with elite athletes to optimize sporting success, this comprehensive guide offers the how and why of both general and sport-specific physiological testing procedures. Readers will learn to use these tests to identify the strengths and weaknesses of athletes, monitor progress, provide feedback, and enhance performance their athletes' potential. Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes, Second Edition , guides readers in ensuring precision and reliability of testing procedures in the field or lab; correctly preparing athletes before testing; and accurately collecting, handling, and analyzing data. It leads readers through general testing concepts and athlete monitoring tools for determining anaerobic capacity, neuromuscular power, blood lactate thresholds, and VO2max. It also presents principles and protocols for common lab- and field-based assessments of body composition, agility, strength and power, and perceptual and decision-making capabilities. Reproducible forms throughout the book assist readers with data collection and preparticipation screening. After reviewing general protocols, this unique text takes a sport-specific look at the most effective tests and their applications in enhancing the performance of elite athletes. Protocols for 18 internationally recognized sports are introduced, and for each sport a rationale for the tests, lists of necessary equipment, and detailed testing procedures are provided. Normative data collected from athletes competing at national and international levels serve as excellent reference points for measuring elite athletes. New to the second edition are sport-specific assessments for Australian football, BMX cycling, rugby, sprint kayaking, high-performance walking, and indoor and beach volleyball. The second edition of Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes also features other enhancements, including extensive updates to normative data and reference material as well as several new chapters. New information on data collection and handling covers approaches for analyzing data from the physiological monitoring of individual athletes and for groups of athletes in team sports. Revised chapters on environmental physiology provide current insights regarding altitude training and training in heat and humidity. Discussions of the scientific basis of various strategies for athlete recovery in both training and competition enable readers to make sound decisions in employing those strategies to help their athletes optimally recover. For exercise physiologists, coaches, and exercise physiology students, Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes, Second Edition , is the essential guide to the most effective assessment protocols available. Using the precise and proven protocols in this authoritative resource, exercise physiologists can acquire detailed information to assist athletes' preparation.
LC Classification Number
QT 255
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- m***m (2302)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (45)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (95)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.