ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription was created as a complement to ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and elaborates on all major aspects of preventative rehabilitation and fitness programs and the major position stands of the ACSM. The 7th edition provides information necessary to address the knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth in the new edition of Guidelines, and explains the science behind the exercise testing and prescription. ACSM's Resource Manual is a comprehensive resource for those working in the fitness and clinical exercise fields, as well as those in academic training.
Highlights include:
Highlights include:
- An expanded behavior change section with the tools needed to motivate people to begin exercise and then adhere to a program
- Content reflects the most recent research findings in the field as well as ACSM position stands
- Written by the American College of Sports Medicine
- Very up-to-date material by experts in the field
- Chapter organization that matches the 9th edition of ACSM's Guidelines to help reinforce learning and retention of key concepts and content
- Each chapter has Key terms that are bolded at first mention and defined in a Key Terms box at the beginning of the chapter.
- In addition to References, each chapter has sections titled "Selected References for Further Reading" and "Internet Resources."
- Companion website with a fully searchable online version of the text
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