Body Composition in Sport, Exercise and Health / Edition 1

by Arthur Stewart, Laura Sutton

Overview

The analysis of body composition (fat, bone and muscle) is an important process throughout the biomedical sciences. This is the first book to offer a clear and detailed introduction to the key methods and techniques in body composition analysis and to explain the importance of body composition data in the context of sport, exercise and health.

With contributions from some of the world’s leading body composition specialists, the book goes further than any other in demonstrating the practical and applied value of body composition analysis in areas such as performance sport and weight control in clinical populations. The book pays particular attention to the important concept of change in body composition, and includes discussion of ethical issues in the collection, interpretation and presentation of data, and considerations when working with special populations.

Bridging the gap between research methods and practical application, this book is important reading for advanced students and practitioners working in sport and exercise science, health science, anatomy, nutrition, physical therapy or ergonomics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415614986
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/07/2012
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Arthur D. Stewart has worked in body composition as an editor of the Journal of Sports Sciences, for the International Olympic Committee’s working group on body composition, and as criterion anthropometrist and Vice President of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry. He has over 60 publications, including his recent research in 3D body scanning at Robert Gordon University, UK.

Laura Sutton completed her PhD in body composition analysis, in the process working with a wide variety of populations including recreational and elite athletes, disability groups, the fire service and the armed forces. Laura currently works as a medical statistician at the University of Liverpool, UK.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. The Concept of Body Composition and its Applications Chapter 2. Laboratory Methods of Body Composition Analysis Chapter 3. Portable Methods of Body Composition Analysis Chapter 4. Physique: Phenotype, Somatotype and 3D Scanning Chapter 5. Muscle Tissue Chapter 6. Bone Tissue Chapter 7. Anthropometric Surrogates for Fatness and Health Chapter 8. Body Composition Change Chapter 9. Body Composition in Chronic Disease and Disability Chapter 10. Body Composition: Professional Practice and an Interdisciplinary Toolkit