ACSM’s Exercise Testing and Prescription First Edition

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
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