Basic Measurement and Body Composition Assessment

By: June Lindle M.A.
$54.95

Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credits.

Approved for:
4.0 Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
4.0 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
0.3 National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
2.0 National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
1.0 National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
4.0 National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
4.0 YMCA
0.4 Council on Prof. Stand. Kinesiotherapy (COPS-KT)
4.0 World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.)
4.0 NETA
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Education Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: Personal trainer

Course Description:
This multimedia course takes you through the basics of resting heart rate, resting blood pressure (video included), height, and weight measurement. Read descriptions and view video clips to locate and measure ten skinfold sites and nine body circumferences. Formulas and equations for Jackson/Pollock and a seven-site body composition, BMI, and calculations for recommended weight ranges.

Here is what one reviewer had to say:
"It was well written, backed up with excellent examples along with videos. Really well done!"
- B Dibnah. McAllen, TX.

Course Objectives:
By reviewing and studying this course you will:

  1. have a better understanding of the Fitness/Health assessment process.
  2. understand and be able to practice proper procedures for resting heart rate, resting blood pressure, height, weight, body circumference, skinfold, and BMI measurements.
  3. be able to calculate a desired weight or weight range for your client.
  4. learn the procedures for the Jackson Pollock 3-fold skinfold method as well as a 7-fold method.
  5. learn proper technique for anatomical location for body circumference and skinfold measurement sites.
  6. be able to avoid common mistakes made for skinfold and circumference measurement.

ISBN# 978-1-935746-00-3

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