how to conduct skinfold or circumference measurements for individuals and in large group settings,

how to help clients and students understand the measurements and use the information to improve their health and fitness.

This practical kit will help health and fitness professionals new to body composition assessment provide an increasingly important service to their clients. It also gives excellent tools to physical educators who want to assess physical education outcomes in their students and to coaches who want to help their athletes stay in top physical condition. Whether your setting is the classroom, clinic, or gym, the Practical Body Composition Kit gives you all the basic information you need to accurately measure percent body fat.

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Guide for athletes, coaches, and fitness instructors.

CONTENTS

Preface
Chapter 1. Understanding Body Composition Basics
Why Measure Body Composition?
How Is Body Composition Measured?
How Do I Conduct Body Composition Assessments?
Key Points
Chapter 2. Measuring Skinfolds
How Do I Measure Skinfolds?
What Sites Do I Measure?
How Do I Calculate Percent Body Fat?
Key Points
Chapter 3. Measuring Circumferences
How Do I Measure Circumferences?
What Sites Do I Measure?
How Do I Measure Height?
How Do I Measure Weight?
How Do I Record Age?
How Do I Calculate Percent Body Fat?
Key Points
Chapter 4. Assessing and Reporting the Results
How Should I Assess the Results?
How Should I Report the Results?
How Do I Make Practical Use of the Results?
How Can I Learn More About Assessing Body Composition?
Key Points
Appendix A: Body Composition Assessment Report
Appendix B: Skinfold Equations
Appendix C: Circumference Equations
References
Index

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