Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual: Tests, Procedures and Data

The two volumes contained in this set have been developed as a key resource for both students and lecturers of kinanthropometry, sports science, human movement, coaching studies and exercise physiology. Fully revised, it provides help and guidance in the planning and conduct of a compendium of practical work. The new edition includes fully updated and expanded contributions which appeared in the first edition with seven additional contributions. As with the first edition, the contents are oriented towards laboratory practicals but offer more than a series of laboratory exercises. A comprehensive theoretical background is provided for each topic so that there should be no need for additional reading for the subject to obtain up-to-date information to put the subject into context. A one-stop resource, these books present laboratory procedures next to real-life practical examples with appropriate data. Together the contributions represent a collective set of exercises and reading material for a comprehensive programme in kinathropometry.

Volume One: Introduction: Part One: Body Composition, Proportion and Growth: Implications for Health and Performance 1. Human Body Composition 2. Somatotyping 3. Physical Growth, Maturation and Performance Part Two: Goniometric Aspects of Movement 4. Posture 5. Flexibility Part Three: Assessment of Physical Activity and Performance 6. Field Methods of Assessing Physical Activity and Energy Balance 7. Assessment of Exercise Performance in the Field 8. Special Considerations for Assessing Performance in Young Children Part Four: Special Considerations 9. Anthropometry and Body Image 10. Statistical Methods in Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology 11. Scaling: Adjusting for Differences in Body Size Volume Two: Part One: Neuromuscular Aspects of Movement 1. Skeletal Muscle Function 2. Assessment of Neuromuscular Performance Using Electromyography Two: Oxygen Transport System and Exercise 3. Lung Function 4. Haematology 5. Cardiovascular Function 6. Basal Metabolic Rate 7. Maximal Oxygen Uptake, Economy and Efficiency 8. Thermoregulation Part Four: Section Four: Assessment and Regulation of Energy Expenditure and Exercise Intensity 9. Control of Exercise Intensity Using Heart Rate, Perceived Exertion and Other Non-Invasive Procedures 10. Limitations to Submaximal Exercise Performance 11. Assessment of Maximal Intensity Exercise Appendix: Relationships Between Units of Energy, Work, Power and Speed