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Exercise ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription |  | Item | : | 9780781769068 | | Pub Date | : | Feb 2009 | | Edition | : | 6th | | Pages | : | 896 | | Illustrations | : | 325 | | Cover | : | Softbound | | Trim Size | : | 8.375" x 10.875" x (21.3 x 27.6 cm) | | Author | : | American College of Sports Medicine |
Designed as a companion to ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and as a resource for ACSM certification candidates, this book covers all the major aspects of preventive rehabilitative and fitness programs and the major position stands of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and other scientific organizations. It provides readers with the necessary background information to address the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) set forth in ACSM's Guidelines.
Content comprises both theoretical and practical physiological concepts, with related examples of exercise testing, training and programming. Along with the text, readers have access to a companion website with the fully searchable text.
Table Of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Reviewers
Preliminary Section: Background Materials
- 1 Functional Anatomy
- 2 Biomechanics
- 3 Exercise Physiology
- 4 Nutrition
- 5 Lifespan Effects of Aging and Deconditioning
- 6 Pathophysiology and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
- 7 Pathophysiology and Treatment of Pulmonary Disease
- 8 Pathophysiology and Treatment of Metabolic Disease
- 9 Psychopathology
Section I: Health Appraisal, Risk Assessment, and Safety of Exercise
- 10 General Overview of Preparticipation Health Screening and Risk Assessment
- 11 Physical Activity Status and Chronic Diseases
- 12 Assessment of Physical Activity
- 13 Nutritional Status and Chronic Diseases
- 14 Assessment of Nutritional Status
- 15 Psychosocial Status and Chronic Disease
- 16 Assessment of Psychosocial Status
- 17 Body Composition Status and Assessment
Section II: Exercise Testing
- 18 Pre-Exercise Testing Evaluation
- 19 Cardiorespiratory and Health-related Physical Fitness Assessments
- 20 Muscular Fitness and Assessment
- 21 Clinical Exercise Testing Procedures
- 22 Diagnostic Procedures for Cardiovascular Disease
- 23 Diagnostic Procedures in Patients with Pulmonary Diseases
- 24 Diagnostic Procedures in Patients with Metabolic Disease
- 25 Occupational and Functional Assessments
- 26 Exercise Assessment in Special Populations
- 27 Electrocardiography
Section III: Exercise Prescription
- 28 Cardiorespiratory Exercise Prescription
- 29 Musculoskeletal Exercise Prescription
- 30 Adaptations to Cardiorespiratory Exercise Training
- 31 Adaptations to Resistance Training
- 32 Group Exercise Programming
- 33 Weight Management
- 34 Exercise Prescription and Medical Considerations
- 35 Exercise Prescription in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
- 36 Exercise Prescription in Patients with Pulmonary Disease
- 37 Exercise Prescription in Patients with Diabetes
- 38 Exercise Prescription for Patients with Comorbidities and Other Chronic Diseases
- 39 Exercise Prescription in those with Osteoporosis
- 40 Exercise Prescription in those with Arthritis
- 41 Exercise Prescription in Special Populations: Women, Pregnancy, Children, Elderly
- 42 Behavioral Strategies to Enhance Physical Activity Participation
Supplemental Section: Programmatic and Professional Materials
- 43 Principles of Health Behavior Change
- 44 Health Behavior Counseling Skills
- 45 Channels for Delivering Behavioral Programs
- 46 Exercise Program Professionals
- 47 Community Physical Activity Interventions
- 48 Health and Fitness Program Development and Operation
- 49 Clinical Exercise Program Development and Operation
- 50 Exercise Program Safety and Emergency Procedures
- 51 Legal Considerations for Exercise Programming
Appendix
American College of Sports Medicine Certifications
INDEX
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