Physique assessment in practice

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

doi:10.1007/978-981-10-5418-1_15

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Ducker, Kagan

Kerr, Deborah

Hume, P.

Date

2017

Type

Book Chapter

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Citation

Ducker, K. and Kerr, D. and Hume, P. 2017. Physique assessment in practice. In Best Practice Protocols for Physique Assessment in Sport, 179-189.

Source Title

Best Practice Protocols for Physique Assessment in Sport

DOI

10.1007/978-981-10-5418-1_15

ISBN

9789811054181

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School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/71970

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Curtin Research Publications

Abstract

© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017. 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 are 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.