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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. There is a companion website for instructors that 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.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very helpful study aid and resource for anyone responsible for member testing and exercise prescribing at their facility. Everyone on our training staff is responsible for working with the members and taking them through an initial fitness assessment. This book is used as our primary resource for performing these tasks.
One aspect of personal training this book does not cover, which is fine because that's not what this book is for; is the selling side of personal training. There are many books on selling that we've read and discussed but the most helpful I have found on the subject is The Personal Training Sales Education Textbook: A simple and effective sales system designed specifically for the personal trainer in the health club. (Volume 1). Most of us refer this book as well for the selling process it discusses for personal trainers.
One aspect of personal training this book does not cover, which is fine because that's not what this book is for; is the selling side of personal training. There are many books on selling that we've read and discussed but the most helpful I have found on the subject is The Personal Training Sales Education Textbook: A simple and effective sales system designed specifically for the personal trainer in the health club. (Volume 1). Most of us refer this book as well for the selling process it discusses for personal trainers.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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These updated guidelines are must for any health professional involved with exercise or exercise prescription. Together with the ACSM's Resource Manual they form an indispensible resource. If you need more clinical guidelines you could also try CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 2nd Ed. Ehrman, KJ, Gordon PM et al. An additional useful feature is that you get an access code to the publisher's site which gives you the text in electronic form.
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This was an essential purchase for me as I am training to become a Personal Training instructor. Anyone in the fitness industry should be referring to this book and will need a copy.
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Mandatory book on every exercise professional bookshelf
Even though ACSM is a rather conservative institution, this book is the first book every health and fitness student should buy. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Nuno Pimenta
An excellent source for exercise prescription
I had to complete an postgraduate essay on cardiac rehabilitation lately and this book was definitely an excellent source.
Published 22 months ago by dediva
Handy reference book
You could almost say that this book has too much information, everything you need is there. A very handy reference book
Published on 8 May 2010 by Steve
Very Helpful Resource
This is gold dust to anyone working in the field of physical activity and health.
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by Mr. D. J. Thornber
Sport Science heaven
The best help for the sport science student! The essential guide to fitness testing and prescription
Published on 18 Jan 2010 by L. Davies
Great book for sports scientists
This book is a must for any student or practitioner in the field of sports science and physiology. The content is easy to understand and very helpful. Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by Mr. I. Alam
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