Best Practice Protocols for Physique Assessment in Sport

Ducker, Kagan; Kerr, Deborah; Hume, P.

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Authors

Ducker, Kagan

Kerr, Deborah

Hume, P.

Date

2018

Type

Book Chapter

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Citation

Ducker, K. and Kerr, D. and Hume, P. 2018. Best Practice Protocols for Physique Assessment in Sport. In Best Practice Protocols for Physique Assessment in Sport, In Press-In Press. Singapore.

Source Title

Best Practice Protocols for Physique Assessment in Sport

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http://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811054174

ISBN

978-981-10-5417-4

School

School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/56351

Collection

Curtin Research Publications

Abstract

Physique assessment provides valuable information to the athlete and coach. However, taken in isolation physique assessment can easily be misinterpreted or misused. Additional information, such as the dietary intake and training load, and input from exercise and health professionals is required to fully interpret the findings and make recommendations. Strengths and limitations of methods of physique assessment are outlined, along with best practice approaches to collection and reporting of data.