American College of Sports Medicine Ser.: ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription by American College of Sports Medicine (2017, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherLippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN-10149633907X
ISBN-139781496339072
eBay Product ID (ePID)12038649718
Product Key Features
Number of Pages480 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAcsm's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
SubjectAllied Health Services / General, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy
Publication Year2017
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorAmerican College of Sports Medicine
Subject AreaMedical
SeriesAmerican College of Sports Medicine Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Edition Number10
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2016-042823
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal615.8/2
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription is the flagship title from the American College of Sports Medicine, the prestigious organization that sets the standards for the exercise profession. This critical handbook delivers scientifically based standards on exercise testing and prescription to the certification candidate, the professional, and the student. This manual gives succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy and diseased patients The tenth edition reflects some crucial and exciting changes, making the content necessary for effective study and practice. New pre-exercise health screening recommendations are critical to helping more of the population begin a safe, healthy physical activity program without consulting a physician. New and expanded information on the risks of sedentary behavior, clinical exercise testing and interpretation, high intensity interval training, musculoskeletal injury risk, fitness testing protocols and norms, and an expansion of the principles of health behavior change are included. Additionally, significant reorganization of content will help you reach the information you need quickly. This manual is an essential resource for all exercise professionals, as well as other health professionals who may council patients on exercise including physicians, nurses, physician's assistants, physical and occupational therapists, dieticians, and health care administrators.