This text provides current and future fitness professionals foundational information in the areas of fitness testing and prescription to be able to screen participants, carry out standardized fitness tests to evaluate the major components of fitness, and write appropriate exercise prescriptions. It uses the most recent recommendations and guidelines from governmental sources and professional organizations to prepare fitness professionals for certification as well as to work with diverse clients, populations, and professionals in allied health fields. This edition has been reorganized to enhance the presentation of content and updated to include the latest information as well as new features such as application points, research insights, and additional case studies to serve as a useful textbook for students as well as a valuable reference for practitioners"--