Howley (U. of Tennessee at Knoxville) and Franks (U. of Maryland at College Park) intend this fifth edition for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate-level students of fitness instruction with limited knowledge of anatomy and physiology. enabling them to screen clients and assess fitness through standardized tests, as well as to write appropriate fitness prescriptions. Chapters are supplemented by sample assessment questionnaires and abundant workout and prescription examples. Previous editions were titled Health Fitness Instructor's Handbook. Updates include a rewritten chapter on health appraisal and new coverage of mind-body exercises such as yoga and pilates. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)