NSCA’s Guide to Tests and Assessments

NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments presents the latest research from respected scientists and practitioners with expertise in exercise testing and assessment. It offers strength and conditioning professionals a research-based presentation of exercise tests and assessments used in measuring key fitness components. Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), this text offers extensive information on performance-related testing in one complete resource. This text provides a clear understanding of the test selection process, how to implement appropriate data collection, and how to analyze data in order to make training decisions that will help athletes and clients achieve their performance goals. Each assessment includes step-by-step instructions and multiple test options for each conditioning component. NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments also includes NSCA-approved testing protocols, extensive references to current research, and applications for the testing of conditioning components. NSCA’s Guide to Tests and Assessments is part of the Science of Strength and Conditioning series. Developed with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, this series of texts provides the guidelines for converting scientific research into practical application. The series covers topics such as tests and assessments, program design, and nutrition.