Determining Body Composition DVD

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Larry Golding (University of Nevada-Las Vegas) 2009 US Price: $49.95 DVD | Length: 29 minutes 827008309290 Determining Body Composition provides an introductory overview of five different ways of measuring body composition. In an easy-to-understand and -apply manner, the DVD details the key features and steps involved in administering five distinctly unique methods for determining body composition—skin-fold measurement, bioimpedance measurement, Bod-Pod measurement, underwater weighing, and DXA scan measurement. Among the topics covered: Skin-fold measurement Bioimpedance measurement Bod-Pod measurement Underwater weighing DXA scan measurement

About the Author

Lawrence A. Golding, Ph.D., FACSM, has been a professional in the field of kinesiology and physical education for almost 60 years. He has been a continuous member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) since 1955, and a continuous member of the American College of Sports Medicine since 1961. He holds the highest certifications from ACSM—program director and health and fitness director. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and AAHPERD. Currently, Dr. Golding is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas—a rank held only by four other faculty. During his illustrious career, he has been actively involved with ACSM in numerous capacities, including serving as editor-in-chief for the ACSM Health & Fitness Journal for ten years and as the chair of the planning committee for the ACSM Health and Fitness Summit and Exposition.