ME&A Textbook Catalogue 2016

SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

ACSM’s Research Methods American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Wolters Kluwer and the ACSM are excited to introduce ACSM’s Research Methods , a vital first edition. This applied approach provides students with a sophisticated look at research methods aimed at building engagement with the text. Written by leading experts in the field, this title offers a fresh approach that better integrates traditional methods with some of the newer approaches to research, such as qualitative and mixed methods, and uses published journal articles and real-life examples to make the material interesting and relevant. 978-1-4511-9174-5 / 462 pp / 82 illus / Oct 2015

ACSM’s Resources for the Health Fitness Specialist American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

This valuable new resource is specifically designed for candidates for the ACSM’s Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) and those personal trainers wanting to take their knowledge to the next level. It contains the latest material on health and fitness written by the entity setting the standard for scientifically based practice, The American College of Sports Medicine. The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organisation in the world. More than 20,000 members are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine. 978-1-4511-1480-5 / 512 pp / 100 illus / 2013

ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, 4th Edition American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer provides the tools and scientific evidence needed to create safe and effective exercise programs. Containing essential information for both new and experienced Personal Trainers, this text provides an introduction to the profession along with coverage of exercise physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, motor learning, and nutrition. 978-1-4511-0859-0 / 592 pp / 202 illus, 108 tables / 2013

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