"This book is excellent for anyone who wants to become involved in the field as an exercise specialist, personal trainer, wellness center employee, and so forth. It is well written in reader-friendly language and provides many examples, questions, charts, and diagrams that are useful in the realm of fitness." Shane Callahan, Lewis & Clark Community College

"Each chapter is well organized, with numerous charts and illustrations, and also includes a number of boxes that expand on a topic such as childhood obesity or youth marathon running. This is one of the best features of the book. . . . Other great features are Internet links to organizations that can provide more information on the chapter topic, study questions, and suggested readings. Each chapter is well referenced, and there is a nice glossary. I would recommend this book to anyone for an introduction to the topic of exercise science." Dan Wathen, Youngstown State University, in Strength and Conditioning Journal

"Bishop's style puts readers at ease as he smoothly and comfortably leads them through complex measurement and evaluation concepts. He makes these concepts clear and understandable, with excellent real-world and practical examples that readers can relate to." Robert J. Plotke, California State University-Northridge

"I like this book a lot. It is very practical for PE teachers and coaches, and the depth of the information is just right. I also really like the labs. They allow for interactive application of the material learned. " Kelle Murphy, University of Guam

"The lab manual helped my students to solidify ideas from the coursework and allowed them to understand practical applications for the material. It also made my life simpler for many reasons: the students enjoyed themselves in lab, and I can pick the ones that fit my perspective in class and not have to worry that the lab won't work well." Sarah Wall, Eastern New Mexico University

"This book is the best on the market, in my opinion." Marcus Kilpatrick, University of South Florida