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Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology

Anthropometry, measurement and data analysis

Edited by Roger Eston, Thomas Reilly

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About the Book

Kinanthropometry is the study of human body size and somatotypes (the shape and physical appearance of an individual, disregarding size) and their relationships with exercise, sports performance and nutrition. In this fully updated and revised edition of the classic guide to kinathropometric theory and practice, leading international sport and exercise scientists offer a clear and comprehensive introduction to this important subject.

Each chapter guides the reader through the planning and conduct of practical and laboratory sessions and includes a survey of current theory and contemporary literature relating to that topic. The book is fully illustrated and includes worked examples, exercises, research data, chapter summaries, and guides to further reading throughout.

Volume One – Anthropometry – includes detailed material on topics such as:

The Kinathropometry and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual is essential reading for all serious students and researchers of sport and exercise science, kinesiology and human movement.

Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1: Body Composition, Proportion and Growth: Implications for Health and Performance 1. Human Body Composition 2. Somatotyping 3. Physical Growth, Maturation and Performance Part 2: Goniometric Aspects of Movement 4. Posture 5. Flexibility Part 3: 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 4: Special Considerations 9. Anthropometry and Body Image 10. Statistical Methods in Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology 11. Scaling: Adjusting for Differences in Body Size