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ACSM’SExercise Testing and Prescription
adapts and expands upon the assessment and exercise
prescription-related content from
ACSM’s Resource Manual
for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th
Edition, to create a true classroom resource. Fully
aligned with the latest edition of ACSM’s flagship title,
ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription, this practical resource walks students
through the process of selecting and administering fitness
assessments, using
Guidelines to interpret results,
and drafting an exercise prescription that is in line with
Guidelines parameters
.
Designed for today’s learners, the text is written in a
clear, concise style, and enriched by visuals that promote
student engagement. As an American College of Sports
Medicine publication, the book offers the unsurpassed
quality and excellence that has become synonymous with
titles by the leading exercise science organization in the
world.
- The nuances of fitness assessment and the particulars
of crafting exercise prescriptions are explored in
expansive sections throughout the book.
- A full section devoted to Special Populations
prepares students to meet the needs of the full range of
both typically healthy and special needs clients they’ll
see in practice.
- Comprehensive case studies written by experts to
reinforce practical applications of concepts.
- A wide range of online resources includes laboratory
materials and activities that provide opportunities for
hands-on learning, and a library of journal articles that
helps students connect research to practice.
100% alignment with the most up-to-date version of the
ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription enhances the learning experience, making
it easy to go back and forth between
Guidelines and
the text.eBook available. Fast, smart, and convenient,
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fully searchable tools offer 24/7 access on multiple
devices, the ability to highlight and share notes, and
much more.