ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (Paperback)

by American College of Sports Medicine (Editor)

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This valuable complement to ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription elaborates on all major aspects of preventative rehabilitation and fitness programs and the major position stands of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and other scientific organizations. Providing readers with the information necessary to address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) set forth in the Eighth Edition of the ACSM's Guidelines, it's a recommended study and review tool for preparing for any ACSM certification exam. It is a comprehensive resource for those working in the fitness and clinical exercise fields, as well as those in academic training. The contributions of more than 80 experts are featured, showcasing their expertise in physiology, kinesiology, fitness, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, and epidemiology. Content comprises both theoretical and practical physiological concepts, with related examples of exercise testing, training and programming.

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Product Details Paperback: 896 pages Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Sixth Edition edition (February 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 078176906X ISBN-13: 978-0781769068 Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1.5 inches Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,043 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #8 in  Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Allied Health Professions > Physical Therapy #10 in  Books > Science > Medicine > Allied Health Professions > Physical Therapy #15 in  Books > Science > Medicine > Specialties > Sports Medicine

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 31 of 36 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource!, May 6, 2000 By A Customer This review is from: ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (Spiral-bound) The newest edition of ACSM's guidelines continues to be the gold standard for the professional in sports medicine. The content is research based and fairly easy to interpret and apply. Information is easy to access and the new spiral bound edition is much more user friendly. Overall, I think that ACSM does a great job in providing professionals in the field of sports medicine and exercise physiology with the practical information they need on a daily basis. 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable , August 18, 2005 By  S. MCKENZIE - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (Spiral-bound) This book by the American College of Sports Medicine is an invaluable resourse for anyone in the field of Exercise Physioloy or other related fitness fields. I use it on a regular basis as a quick reference guide for fitness testing and evaluation. This also a necessary book for anyone taking one of the ACSM certification tests. I highly recommend this book. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars useful resource, June 2, 2008 By  N. Graves (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (Spiral-bound) This book appears to be a pretty darn good resource for fitness prescription and testing. I have read much of it and it is pretty well written and quite clinical. So if that's what you need, then this book is it. However, I was intending to get books to study for the ACSM Personal Trainer certification. This is NOT the book for that. Now granted, they recommend this book on their website, and it may be helpful, but the intended primary study source is the ACSM's resources for the personal trainer...book. So if that's what you are trying to do (like i was) then get that book, not this one. If you want a bunch of cool knowledge about exercise prescription, then this is the book for you.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Nice...extensive! This is a GREAT review manual...I had purchased the 7th Edition and this 5th addition...great resources, and it covers a LOT of material... Read more Published 9 months ago by A. Cecil 5.0 out of 5 stars From the Author of Outstanding You Outstanding You: Discover, Design and Achieve Ultimate Fitness An excellent resource for any Personal Trainer. I carry mine with me every time I see a client. Read more Published 10 months ago by Ronald Betta 5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful resource! Great study guide for the national exam. This is the most comprehensive study guide I have found to date. Published 12 months ago by Kim Boyko 4.0 out of 5 stars Book This book came in great condition with no marks. It was exactly what I needed for my class and cost less. Published 14 months ago by Ruzena Kovacic 5.0 out of 5 stars Mandatory for the exercise professional Has all the knowledge you need to evaluate, test, and retest your client, patient, or subject. If you don't have this book (or a previous version of it) and are not following the... Read more Published 19 months ago by Jack Michaels 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource Excellent resource and very helpful/beneficial. I would recommend it to anyone in the exercise testing field. Easy read and comprehendable. Published 20 months ago by Courtney Courtney 5.0 out of 5 stars Book that Health related field students should have..!!!!! I've got the book withing one week and it's brand new, quite fast, and cheaper than the university book center.. So It's a good deal.. Read more Published 21 months ago by Athip Limcharoen 5.0 out of 5 stars Book Purchase There were no problems associated with this transaction, other than it isn't usable for the current course my son is taking. Read more Published 22 months ago by Deborah M. DeBonis 5.0 out of 5 stars VERY HELPFUL This helps all personal trainers understand the processes of the body during work. In spiral for better use. Recommend across the board. Published 23 months ago by R. Kelly 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Manual For Exercise Professionals! This book is a must have for all exercise professionals. All of the guidelines for exercise in healthy populations as well as with certain diseases are discussed in this book. Published on November 4, 2006 by Kellie George Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 896 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Sixth Edition edition (February 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078176906X
• ISBN-13: 978-0781769068
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,043 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #8 in	Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Allied Health Professions > Physical Therapy
  #10 in	Books > Science > Medicine > Allied Health Professions > Physical Therapy
  #15 in	Books > Science > Medicine > Specialties > Sports Medicine

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource!, May 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (Spiral-bound)

The newest edition of ACSM's guidelines continues to be the gold standard for the professional in sports medicine. The content is research based and fairly easy to interpret and apply. Information is easy to access and the new spiral bound edition is much more user friendly. Overall, I think that ACSM does a great job in providing professionals in the field of sports medicine and exercise physiology with the practical information they need on a daily basis.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable , August 18, 2005

By	S. MCKENZIE - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (Spiral-bound)

This book by the American College of Sports Medicine is an invaluable resourse for anyone in the field of Exercise Physioloy or other related fitness fields. I use it on a regular basis as a quick reference guide for fitness testing and evaluation. This also a necessary book for anyone taking one of the ACSM certification tests. I highly recommend this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars useful resource, June 2, 2008

By	N. Graves (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (Spiral-bound)

This book appears to be a pretty darn good resource for fitness prescription and testing. I have read much of it and it is pretty well written and quite clinical. So if that's what you need, then this book is it.
However, I was intending to get books to study for the ACSM Personal Trainer certification. This is NOT the book for that. Now granted, they recommend this book on their website, and it may be helpful, but the intended primary study source is the ACSM's resources for the personal trainer...book. So if that's what you are trying to do (like i was) then get that book, not this one. If you want a bunch of cool knowledge about exercise prescription, then this is the book for you.