You will find no better preparation source for the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification than the new,
second edition of "Exercise Prescription: A Case Study Approach to
the ACSM Guidelines." Authors David Swain and Brian Leutholtz
present a series of case studies to help you translate the ACSM
guidelines for exercise prescription into practical knowledge.
This second edition of "Exercise Prescription" utilizes the most
up-to-date information published in the seventh edition of the
ACSM's "Guidelines" to provide an excellent study resource not only
for those preparing for ACSM certification, but for any
certification that follows the guidelines set by the ACSM. And
unlike the numerous texts that concentrate on the theory and
fundamentals of exercise prescription guidelines, this text
presents real-life case studies that clearly show readers how the
information is applied. You will find new criteria for screening,
risk factor thresholds, and fitness norms, as well as revised
recommendations for exercise intensity. The text also contains
expanded readings on special populations such as pregnant women,
children, and various types of cardiac patients.
From beginning to end, this book is organized to help you build
your exercise prescription acumen and confidence. The book begins
with a section on fitness assessment and determining clients' risk
stratification. Next is a discussion of the basic principles of
exercise prescription, including V\od\O2 reserve, followed by
information on how to use the ACSM metabolic equations. Finally,
you will put those equations to work in chapters featuring case
studies that present exercise prescriptions for cardiorespiratory
fitness, weight loss, muscular strength and flexibility, and
special client populations such as children, older adults, and
clients with heart disease, diabetes, or hypertension.
"Exercise Prescription: A Case Study Approach to the ACSM
Guidelines, Second Edition," is formatted for easy reading and
includes an appendix of 10 additional case studies--complete with
100 questions and answers--to help you assess your newly gained
knowledge. The hands-on, practical approach of this text makes it
an ideal resource as you prepare for ACSM certification and enhance
your ability to prescribe appropriate exercise for a variety of
clients.
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