title: The exercise test as a component of the total fitness evaluation.
abstract: The meaning, development, and means of testing for physical fitness are described. Emphasis is placed on measurement of all components of health-related physical fitness, including cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health and Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, USA.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Nieman
mesh_terms: D001823:Body Composition; D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009048:Motor Skills; D010807:Physical Endurance; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012885:Skinfold Thickness