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Hardbound / ISBN: 978-1-4963-2286-9 / (US$83.99 / £56.00(t) / €65.00(t)) Worldwide
Approx. 472 pp. / May 2017
Note to Booksellers:
The previous edition published in November, 2015. (ISBN 978-1-4963-2926-4)
ACSM’s Resources for the Exercise
Physiologist
Second Edition
By
American College of Sports Medicine
DESCRIPTION
Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this new edi-
tion is essential for certification candidates and practicing Exercise
Physiologists. As the official preparation book for the ACSM Certified
Exercise Physiologist examination, the title will guide those seeking
certification as they prepare to sit for the exam. For those already prac-
ticing, this evidence-based resource will aid in providing the most cur-
rent, competent guidance to clients. Now fully aligned with the tenth
edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription,
this second edition is reflective of the most current standards in the field. These updates include moving to the
new pre-participation guidelines, which represent an important and significant change in the prescription of an
exercise program. Incorporating ACSM’s Exercise is Medicine® global health initiative throughout this text
prepares the EP-C to become uniquely qualified to work with medical professionals to ensure that all patients
and clients are participating in a physical activity program. Organized around the scope of ACSM EP-C practice
domains,
ACSM’s Resources for the Exercise Physiologist
includes an introductory section focusing on under-
standing exercise, physical activity, and pre-exercise screening. Coverage of assessment and programming for
both healthy and special populations and extensive content about behavior change allows the EP-C to provide
program options for varying types of clients. Finally, this text covers the ethics, legal issues, and business of
fitness management.
FEATURES
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A NEW chapter entitled “Functional Movement Assessments and Exercise Programming for Apparently
Healthy Participants” in part II adds critical detail for those preparing an exercise prescription.
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Additional content and updates add increased focus on behavior change to reflect the most current trends in
the field.
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NEW information on peripheral artery disease increases the relevance of this title to those working in a
medical setting.
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How To boxes provide step-by-step instructions for assessments encountered by the Health Fitness
Specialist.
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Exercise is Medicine boxes describe research about the role of exercise in improving health.
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Extensive Case Studies detail real-life situations faced by Health Fitness Specialist and how to best address
them.
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Study Questions at the end of each chapter are directly related to the Chapter Objectives.
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Icons in select chapters direct the reader to relevant online videos.
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Student and instructor resources, including fully searchable online text, videos, a test generator, PowerPoint
presentations, and an image bank.
ALLIED HEALTH
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