ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
The single most internationally read and referenced text in sports medicine, exercise science, and health and fitness, this manual succinctly summarizes recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy and diseased individuals. This gold-standard text is a convenient, one-stop resource for the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that must be mastered by candidates for all ACSM certifications. Written by international experts in numerous fields, the Eighth Edition is fully compatible with newly released physical activity guidelines from the United States Department of Health and Human Services and state-of-the-art, research-based recommendations.
A companion Website for instructors will offer a test generator, an image bank, PowerPoint slides, and a WebCT/BlackBoard-ready course cartridge. A student Website will offer the fully searchable text.
Product Details
- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Eighth edition (February 5, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0781769027
- ISBN-13: 978-0781769020
- Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
Customer Reviews
Great Book!
ACSM is one of the most reputable organizations for anything dealing with exercise. I am using this book for a class in college and it is perfect. There are great tables, figures, and flow-charts. The book covers everything from risk stratification and risk factors for CVD to different protocols for sub-maximal exercise tests. This book will prepare you for a client that comes to you for the first time having no idea how to start exercise. Once again, great book. Highly recommended.
ACSM is the "Gold stanard" for a reason
This edition is to replace/supplement an edition I had from college (it has been a bit since college). The book flows really well. The explanations are easy to follow. Anyone who works with clients in regards to exercise should have this book. Having the most up to date edition only makes sense since there have been changes along the way.
Best ACSM Book
I’m so happy I decided to buy this book! It was optional for my class but has proven to be very helpful while I was doing my labs! It has very up to date and useful information. It would help in any basic fitness assessment type of class. I recommend it.
Text for class
Book came quickly and on time for when classes started at my university. IT seems to be a useful book, but have not yet used it for exercising purposes yet.
Great Book
Great book! Tons of information all in a small, easy to carry around book. Good for getting ready for exams.
Guidelines explained!!
I often purchase books for my work mates(lawyers) for use in understanding how personal injury or prevention of personal injury has its roots in Exercises. I am glad that it was available when I needed it. Never stop moving… JO
Superb
This is an essential Book for general practitioners and cardiologists. As an MD this is essential and nicely written. Easy to use.
Good Book
I bought this because it was mandatory for a class I was taking. It was very useful. Some of my classmates liked the 7th ed. better because there were more tables that organized the information. Overall a good book.
ACSM Guidelines…
Excellent! The book came promptly and is a helpful guide to the ACSM test. I would definetly recommended buying from this seller.