ACSM'S Exercise 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, today's eBooks
can transform learning. These interactive, fully searchable tools offer
24/7 access on multiple devices, the ability to highlight and share
notes, and much more.
