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

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 Seventh Edition provides information necessary to address the knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth in the new edition of ACSM’s 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. FEATURES • Written by the American College of Sports Medicine and includes the most up-to-date material by experts in the field. • Chapter organization that matches the Ninth Edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise • Testing and Prescription 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