The Science and Practice of BodyComposition Assessment DVD

Workout Videos Presents: The Science and Practice of Body-Composition Assessment Workout DVD - The Science and Practice of Body-Composition Assessment presents a comprehensive overview of both the scientific basis and the practical applications of how to properly conduct body-composition assessments. The DVD features a detailed discussion and demonstration of actual laboratory and field body-composition measurements being performed. Among the topics covered: underwater weighing, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, plethysmography (Bod Pod), skin-fold measurements, circumference measurements, bioelectrical impedance, near-infrared interactance (Futrex), Body Mass Index (BMI). Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Affiliation: Kyle McInnis, University of Massachusetts-Boston (2007) (87 mins.)