ESSA’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment, 2nd Edition

• Endorsed by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
• Aligned with National University Course Accreditation Program criteria
• Practical data recording tables
• Australian-specific population normative data tables
• End of chapter discussion questions to apply knowledge to different case scenarios
• Traditional and contemporary gold standard tests that are valid and reliable
• Detailed, easy to follow step-by-step protocols
• An eBook included in all print purchases

Additional resources on Evolve

• eBook on VitalSource

Instructor resources:

• Image Collection
• Testbank

Student resources:

• Case studies
• Additional Laboratory Assignments
• Criteria Sheets
• Data recording template

1.    Test accuracy, reliability and validity
    2.    Blood analysis
    3.    Cardiovascular health
    4.    Physique assessment
    5.    Physical activity
    6.    Pre-exercise health screening
    7.    Neuromuscular strength, power and strength endurance
    8.    Static and dynamic posture
    9.    Flexibility
   10.   VO2max
   11.   Submaximal testing for cardiorespiratory fitness
   12.   Lactate threshold
   13.   High-intensity exercise
   14.   Nutrition
   15.   Functional measures
   16.   Exercise capacity
   17.   Pulmonary function
   18.   Resting and exercise electrocardiography (ECG)
   19.   Data analysis

Jeff S. Coombes, BEd(Hons), BAppSc, MEd, PhD, ESSAM, AES, AEP, FACSM, FESSA, Professor of Exercise Science, School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Tina Skinner, BAppSc (HMS — ExSci) (Hons), GCHigherEd, PhD, AEP, Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, Course Convenor, Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, School of Human Movement Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia