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Kinesiology, 10/e
Nancy Hamilton, University of Northern Iowa
Kathryn Luttgens, Northeastern University
Kinesiology of Fitness and Exercise

Chapter Objectives

At the conclusion of this chapter, the student should be able to:

Define flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance, and state how each can be developed.

State the principles that should be followed when prescribing or engaging in exercises for flexibility.

Develop an appropriate exercise for improving range of motion in any joint.

Name and describe the five types of exercise programs used for muscle strength and development.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each type of muscle strength and endurance program.

Develop a graded exercise series for strengthening each of three muscle groups. Justify the selection and order of the exercises using the outline for kinesiological analysis.








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