Basic Measurement and Body Composition Assessment

Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credit. 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) 0.5 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 Continuing Education credit is included in the price of this course. This course is also available without CE credit at a reduced price. When you Log In, Register, or add the course to your cart choose with CE or without CE. If you purchase this course without CE credit but later decide you would like to earn the credit, there will be an additional fee to access the CE quiz.
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Education Level: Beginner, Intermediate Prerequisites: None Target Audience: Personal trainer Course Description: Fine tune and expand your basic assessment skills. 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. Build your knowledge and confidence to retain your clients with accurate basic assessment options. 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: have a better understanding of the Fitness/Health assessment process. understand and be able to practice proper procedures for resting heart rate, resting blood pressure, height, weight, body circumference, skinfold, and BMI measurements. be able to calculate a desired weight or weight range for your client. learn the procedures for the Jackson Pollock 3-fold skinfold method as well as a 7-fold method. learn proper technique for anatomical location for body circumference and skinfold measurement sites. be able to avoid common mistakes made for skinfold and circumference measurement. ISBN# 978-1-935746-00-3 Return to Product List