Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes

• Other Authors: Tanner, Rebecca K. (Editor), Gore, Christopher John 1959- (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Champaign, IL Human Kinetics 2013
• Edition: Second Edition
• Subjects: Physical fitness > Physiology; Clinical laboratory techniques > Physiology; Exercise test > Methods; Sports
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• Physical Description: xiv, 546 pages illustrations 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780736097116; 0736097112

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.