ESSA’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment
by Jeff Coombes, Tina Skinner
by Jeff Coombes, Tina Skinner
Key features
- Combines the theory underpinning testing procedures and comprehensive step-by-step protocols
- Includes practical data recording tables
- Protocols that encompass the spectrum of tests in exercise, health and sports science including, but not limited to, anthropometry, muscular strength, submaximal and maximal exercise testing, range of motion and threshold tests
- Includes pre-testing procedures and equipment requirements for conducting assessments
- Emphasis on the accuracy of the measurement, including calibration and verification of equipment
- Section on laboratory safety, cleaning and disinfectanting
- Links analysis, interpretation and communication of test results
- Data analysis practical that encourages the reader to analyse their own data collected in the activities
Product Details
- ISBN-13: 9780729581424
- Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences APAC
- Publication date: 9/5/2014
- Pages: 480
Introduction
The book “Sports Performance Measurement and Analytics” by Jeff Coombes and Tina Skinner is a comprehensive guide for professionals in the field of exercise, health, and sports science. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical step-by-step protocols to provide a complete understanding of testing procedures and measurement techniques.
Key Features of the Book
One of the key features of this book is its coverage of a wide range of tests in exercise, health, and sports science. The protocols provided in the book include anthropometry, muscular strength, submaximal and maximal exercise testing, range of motion, and threshold tests. This ensures that professionals have access to a complete resource for conducting various assessments and measurements.
The book also emphasizes the accuracy of measurements, including calibration and verification of equipment. This is important for ensuring the reliability and validity of data collected during the testing process. Additionally, the book includes sections on pre-testing procedures, equipment requirements, laboratory safety, cleaning, and disinfectant procedures.
Furthermore, the book provides practical data recording tables and encourages readers to analyze their own data through data analysis practicals. This not only enhances understanding but also allows professionals to apply the concepts and techniques learned in the book to their own work.
Review of the Book
“Sports Performance Measurement and Analytics” has received positive reviews from professionals in the field. It is praised for its comprehensive coverage of testing procedures and protocols. The step-by-step instructions provided in the book make it easy to follow and implement the techniques taught. The practical data recording tables are also highly appreciated as they streamline the data collection process.
Professionals have found the book to be an invaluable resource for conducting assessments and measurements, with the protocols covering a wide range of tests. The emphasis on accuracy and calibration of equipment is also considered significant in ensuring high-quality data collection.
Ordering the Book
If you are a professional in the field of exercise, health, or sports science, “Sports Performance Measurement and Analytics” is a must-have resource. Its comprehensive coverage, step-by-step protocols, and practical data recording tables make it an essential tool for conducting accurate and reliable measurements.
Order your copy of “Sports Performance Measurement and Analytics” today to enhance your knowledge and skills in the field of exercise, health, and sports science.
Product Details
- Combines the theory underpinning testing procedures and comprehensive step-by-step protocols
- Includes practical data recording tables
- Protocols that encompass the spectrum of tests in exercise, health and sports science including, but not limited to, anthropometry, muscular strength, submaximal and maximal exercise testing, range of motion and threshold tests
- Includes pre-testing procedures and equipment requirements for conducting assessments
- Emphasis on the accuracy of the measurement, including calibration and verification of equipment
- Section on laboratory safety, cleaning and disinfectanting
- Links analysis, interpretation and communication of test results
- Data analysis practical that encourages the reader to analyse their own data collected in the activities
- ISBN-13: 9780729581424
- Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences APAC
- Publication date: 9/5/2014
- Pages: 480