HLTH2520 Lecture 2: HLTH2520-Lecture 2
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Master the basic principles of both health & fitness assessment and exercise prescription. Know how to use the results to plan exercise programs that are individualized to (cid:373)eet (cid:455)our (cid:272)lie(cid:374)t"s. Under your knowledge, leadership and guidance you can help to reduce the risk of disease and improve health and fitness levels safely and effectively. By comparing results to successful athletes in a sport. Results can help to make accurate and precise exercise prescription. The initial testing session can give the athlete a baseline fitness level at the start of a program. By repeating tests at regular intervals, training effectiveness can be assessed. The incentive to improve can often be provided by the "goal" of a certain test score. By knowing that they will be tested again at a later date, the athlete can aim to improve. Instructions at least one day prior to testing. Drink plenty of fluid 24hr prior to test.
