"Fitness Professional's Handbook, Sixth Edition," meets the
demands of the evolving fitness profession with a fully updated
text based on the latest standards, guidelines, and research from
the authorities in the field. With the expanded scope on the study
of physical activity and its relevance to fitness, numerous
ancillaries, and material that reflects the American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines, this text will allow both
students and professionals to stay abreast of the latest research
and information in the field.
This full-color text serves as an essential resource for those
seeking professional certification and an invaluable reference for
those already certified and striving to stay informed amid ongoing
advances in research. It incorporates information from the
"Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans," the eighth edition of
"ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription," and the
American Health Association on exercise and physical activity
recommendations for adults, older adults, children, and those with
special needs.
Every chapter has been updated, allowing readers to explore the
newest theories and research findings and apply them to real-world
situations. The following are among the most significant changes to
the sixth edition:
- Expanded case studies to ensure that every chapter includes
practical learning experiences for readers
- Addition of the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance
Run (PACER) designed to measure aerobic capacity
- Updates based on the most recent dietary guidelines and
current standards for nutrient intake, including information on
USDA meal patterns (My Plate), the DASH diet, and Mediterranean
diet patterns
- New sections on how physical activity is measured and how to
use the compendium of physical activities to calculate energy
expenditure
- Introduction to the Exercise Is Medicine program of the
American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical
Association, a global initiative to make physical activity and
exercise a standard part of disease prevention and treatment
- Inclusion of some of the newest ACSM position statements,
including strategies for weight loss and prevention of weight gain,
the female athlete triad, and exercise testing and prescription for
those with diabetes
- A new chapter on legal considerations that provides a basic
understanding of the legal system as it relates to the fitness
profession and describes why it is essential that fitness
professionals develop their knowledge in the area of legal
liability and risk management
With this text, students with little or no background in fitness
testing and prescription will learn to screen participants, carry
out standardized fitness tests to evaluate major components of
fitness, and write appropriate fitness prescriptions. They will
also learn how to apply this information to special populations,
including children, older adults, women, and those with chronic
disease (such as hypertension) or a specific condition (such as
pregnancy). To aid readers in comprehension, the text retains the
best features of previous editions, such as reproducible forms, key
points, sidebars, questions and answers to case studies, key terms
and glossary, and extensive references. Instructors will find an
array of ancillaries to assist in teaching their courses, and the
text's attention to detail regarding the most common fitness tests
allows it to be seamlessly integrated into lab experiences
associated with fitness assessment.
"Fitness Professional's Handbook, Sixth Edition," provides
comprehensive information on the fundamentals of fitness, exercise
physiology, and biomechanics. Readers will better understand the
role of physical activity in the quality of life and guidelines for
screening, testing, supervising, and modifying activity for various
populations. As such, it is a useful text for students and a
valuable reference for practitioners.
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