ACSM's Resources for the Health Fitness Specialist
ACSM's Resources for the Health Fitness Specialist

Author: American College of Sports Medicine

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2013-03-07

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 145111480X

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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 organization in the world. More than 45,000 members are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer
ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer

Author: American College of Sports Medicine

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2013-03-22

Total Pages: 645

ISBN-13: 1469826577

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ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer provides a broad introduction to the field of personal training, covering both basic science topics and practical application. It was originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam. It continues to serve that function, but the market for it has expanded to practitioners in the field looking for an additional resource, as well as in an academic setting where the book is a core text for personal training programs.

ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist
ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist

Author: Benjamin Gordon

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2021-07-12

Total Pages: 906

ISBN-13: 1975153189

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An essential preparation book for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist examination, ACSM’s Resources for the Exercise Physiologist, 3rd Edition, is an essential volume for certification candidates and practicing Exercise Physiologists looking to boost their exam confidence and achieve success in practice. This updated edition is fully aligned with the eleventh edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and reflects the most current standards and practices in exercise physiology. Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this practical resource is organized around the scope of ACSM-EP practice domains. A clear introduction to understanding exercise, physical activity, and pre-exercise screening opens the book, followed by thorough coverage of assessment and programming for healthy populations, assessment and programming for special populations, counseling and behavioral strategies for encouraging exercises, and legal, management and professional issues relevant to practice.

ACSM's Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor
ACSM's Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor

Author: Grace DeSimone

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9781608311965

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"ACSM's Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor" gives readers the knowledge and the skills they need to effectively lead group exercise. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), this book thoroughly prepares readers to become an ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor.

ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Author: American College of Sports Medicine

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1609136055

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The flagship title of the certification suite from the American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription is a handbook that delivers scientifically based standards on exercise testing and prescription to the certification candidate, the professional, and the student. The 9th edition focuses on evidence-based recommendations that reflect the latest research and clinical information. This manual is an essential resource for any health/fitness and clinical exercise professional, physician, nurse, physician assistant, physical and occupational therapist, dietician, and health care administrator. This manual give succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy and diseased patients.

ACSM's Certification Review
ACSM's Certification Review

Author: American College of Sports Medicine

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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This is a review manual for candidates wanting an ACSM credential. It combines content from 'ACSM's Health and Fitness Certification Review' and 'ACSM's Clinical Certification Review' into one resource.

ACSM/Nchpad Resources for the Inclusive Fitness Trainer
ACSM/Nchpad Resources for the Inclusive Fitness Trainer

Author: Cary Wing

Publisher:

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9781885377029

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You can empower those who are challenged by physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in collaboration with The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) has developed a specialty certification for fitness professionals. Become an ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer, and give clients the knowledge and support to lead a healthy and comfortable lifestyle. This book provides the essential techniques and guidelines to prepare for the ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer certification including: Effective and adapted methods of exercise training. Exercise precautions for people with disabilities. An understanding of current ADA policy specific to recreation facilities and standards for accessible facility design. Instruction to individuals with disabilities to begin and continue healthy lifestyles.

ACSM's Clinical Exercise Physiology
ACSM's Clinical Exercise Physiology

Author: American College of Sports Medicine

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 1668

ISBN-13: 1496387813

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ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology adapts and expands upon the disease-related content from ACSM’s Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 7th Edition, to create a true classroom textbook. This new resource offers research-based coverage of more than 35 conditions commonly seen in practice—from a host of cardiovascular disorders to immunological/hematological disorders. Condition chapters are organized by disease types and then divided into sections that cover specific conditions from a pathological and etiological perspective. To provide a complete view of clinical exercise physiology, the book also covers important considerations and foundational elements, such as screening, pharmacology, and electrocardiography. As an American College of Sports Medicine publication, the text offers the unsurpassed quality and excellence that has become synonymous with titles by the leading exercise science organization in the world.

ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Author: David P. Swain

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2012-12-26

Total Pages: 883

ISBN-13: 1609139569

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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.

ACSM's Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning
ACSM's Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning

Author: Nicholas Ratamess

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2021-03-15

Total Pages: 1524

ISBN-13: 1975149920

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Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), ACSM’s Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioningoffers a comprehensive introduction to the basics of strength training and conditioning. This updated 2nd edition focuses on practical applications, empowering students and practitioners to develop, implement, and assess the results of training programs that are designed to optimize strength, power, and athletic performance. Clear, straightforward writing helps students master new concepts with ease, and engaging learning features throughout the text provide the understanding and confidence to apply lessons to clinical practice.