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Book Synopsis

Since its first published edition more than 30 years ago, the BASES (British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences) Physiological Testing Guidelines have represented the leading knowledge base of current testing methodology for sport and exercise scientists. Sport and exercise physiologists conduct physiological assessments that have proven validity and reliability, both in laboratory and sport-specific contexts. A wide variety of test protocols have been developed, adapted and refined to support athletes of all abilities reach their full potential. This book is a comprehensive guide to these protocols and to the key issues relating to physiological testing.

With contributions from leading specialist sport physiologists and covering a wide range of mainstream sports in terms of ethical, practical and methodological issues, this volume represents an essential resource for sport-specific exercise testing in both research and applied settings. This new edition draws

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Part 1: Professional Best Practice

1.1. Professional Competency and Working with Others

1.2. Physiological Exercise Testing: Ethical Considerations

1.3. Health and Safety in Duty of Care: Evaluating and Stratifying Risk

1.4. Safeguarding in Physiological Testing

Part 2: Analysis and Reporting

2.1. Data Intelligence and Feedback to the Coach

2.2. Reliability and Measurement Error

2.3. Scaling: Adjusting Physiological and Performance Measures for Differences in Body Size

Part 3: General Procedures

3.1. Pre-Participation Evaluation for Athletes

3.2. Equipment Maintenance and Calibration Standards

3.3. Lung and Respiratory Muscle Function

3.4. Surface Anthropometry

3.5. Functional Screening

3.6. Respiratory Gas Analysis

3.7. Metabolic Threshold Testing, Interpretation and Its Prognostic Prescriptive Value

3.8. Ratings of Perceived Exertion

3.9. Strength Testing

3.10. Blood Sampling

3.11. Skeletal Muscle Biopsy: Techniques and Applications

3.12. Non-Invasive Assessment of the Neuromuscular System

3.13. Field Based Testing

3.14. Application of Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry

Part 4: Racing Sports (Endurance, Middle-distance and Sprint)

4.1. Middle- and Long-distance Running

4.2. Triathlon

4.3. Swimming

4.4. Rowing

4.5. Cycling

4.6. Canoeing and Kayaking

4.7. Speed Skating (Long-Track and Short-Track)

4.8. Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon

Part 5: Invasion Games

5.1. Soccer

5.2. Field Hockey

5.3. Rugby

5.4. Netball

5.5. Basketball

Part 6: Racket Sports

6.1. Squash

6.2. Table Tennis

Part 7: Bat and Ball Sports

7.1. Cricket

Part 8: Target Sports

8.1. Golf

8.2. Curling

Part 9: High intensity Skill Sports

9.1. Motorsports

9.2. Sport Climbing

Part 10: Aesthetic Physical Sports

10.1. Artistic Gymnastic

Part 11: Combat Sports

11.1. Judo

11.2. Amateur and Professional Boxing

11.3. Fencing

Part 12: Paralympic Specific

12.1. Ambulant Para-Athletes

12.2. Wheeled Para Sport

12.3. Intellectual Impairment

Part 13: Specific Populations

13.1. Testing the Master Athlete

13.2. Testing Considerations for Children

13.3. Testing the Female Athlete

Part 14: Environmental Specific Issues

14.1. Performing at Altitude

14.2. Performing in the Heat

14.3. Performing in Cold Environments

14.4. Swimming in Aquatic Environments

Part 15: Athlete Health and Wellbeing

15.1. The Travelling Athlete

15.2. Athlete Wellbeing

15.3. Training Load

15.4. Overreaching and Overtraining

15.5. Exercise Testing for the Pregnant Athlete

15.6. Methods in Exercise Immunology

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 3/23/2022 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780367491338, 978-0367491338
      ISBN10: 0367491338
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Since its first published edition more than 30 years ago, the BASES (British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences) Physiological Testing Guidelines have represented the leading knowledge base of current testing methodology for sport and exercise scientists. Sport and exercise physiologists conduct physiological assessments that have proven validity and reliability, both in laboratory and sport-specific contexts. A wide variety of test protocols have been developed, adapted and refined to support athletes of all abilities reach their full potential. This book is a comprehensive guide to these protocols and to the key issues relating to physiological testing.

      With contributions from leading specialist sport physiologists and covering a wide range of mainstream sports in terms of ethical, practical and methodological issues, this volume represents an essential resource for sport-specific exercise testing in both research and applied settings. This new edition draws

      Trade Review

      "This is the Guideline provides the ‘gold standard’ for all methods used in assessing human fitness and performance in sport and exercise." – Professor Clyde Williams, Emeritus Professor of Sports Science, Loughborough University, UK



      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Part 1: Professional Best Practice

      1.1. Professional Competency and Working with Others

      1.2. Physiological Exercise Testing: Ethical Considerations

      1.3. Health and Safety in Duty of Care: Evaluating and Stratifying Risk

      1.4. Safeguarding in Physiological Testing

      Part 2: Analysis and Reporting

      2.1. Data Intelligence and Feedback to the Coach

      2.2. Reliability and Measurement Error

      2.3. Scaling: Adjusting Physiological and Performance Measures for Differences in Body Size

      Part 3: General Procedures

      3.1. Pre-Participation Evaluation for Athletes

      3.2. Equipment Maintenance and Calibration Standards

      3.3. Lung and Respiratory Muscle Function

      3.4. Surface Anthropometry

      3.5. Functional Screening

      3.6. Respiratory Gas Analysis

      3.7. Metabolic Threshold Testing, Interpretation and Its Prognostic Prescriptive Value

      3.8. Ratings of Perceived Exertion

      3.9. Strength Testing

      3.10. Blood Sampling

      3.11. Skeletal Muscle Biopsy: Techniques and Applications

      3.12. Non-Invasive Assessment of the Neuromuscular System

      3.13. Field Based Testing

      3.14. Application of Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry

      Part 4: Racing Sports (Endurance, Middle-distance and Sprint)

      4.1. Middle- and Long-distance Running

      4.2. Triathlon

      4.3. Swimming

      4.4. Rowing

      4.5. Cycling

      4.6. Canoeing and Kayaking

      4.7. Speed Skating (Long-Track and Short-Track)

      4.8. Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon

      Part 5: Invasion Games

      5.1. Soccer

      5.2. Field Hockey

      5.3. Rugby

      5.4. Netball

      5.5. Basketball

      Part 6: Racket Sports

      6.1. Squash

      6.2. Table Tennis

      Part 7: Bat and Ball Sports

      7.1. Cricket

      Part 8: Target Sports

      8.1. Golf

      8.2. Curling

      Part 9: High intensity Skill Sports

      9.1. Motorsports

      9.2. Sport Climbing

      Part 10: Aesthetic Physical Sports

      10.1. Artistic Gymnastic

      Part 11: Combat Sports

      11.1. Judo

      11.2. Amateur and Professional Boxing

      11.3. Fencing

      Part 12: Paralympic Specific

      12.1. Ambulant Para-Athletes

      12.2. Wheeled Para Sport

      12.3. Intellectual Impairment

      Part 13: Specific Populations

      13.1. Testing the Master Athlete

      13.2. Testing Considerations for Children

      13.3. Testing the Female Athlete

      Part 14: Environmental Specific Issues

      14.1. Performing at Altitude

      14.2. Performing in the Heat

      14.3. Performing in Cold Environments

      14.4. Swimming in Aquatic Environments

      Part 15: Athlete Health and Wellbeing

      15.1. The Travelling Athlete

      15.2. Athlete Wellbeing

      15.3. Training Load

      15.4. Overreaching and Overtraining

      15.5. Exercise Testing for the Pregnant Athlete

      15.6. Methods in Exercise Immunology

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