ACSM’s Resources for the Exercise Physiologist, 2nd Edition

ACSM’s Resources for the Exercise Physiologist, 2nd Edition

An essential resource for practicing Exercise Physiologists and ACSM certification candidates.

Provide the most current, competent guidance to your clients and succeed on the exam with this official preparation book for the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist examination. Reflecting key changes of the 10th Edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, this 2nd Edition of ACSM’s Resources for the Exercise Physiologist includes the new pre-participation guidelines, incorporates ACSM’s Exercise is Medicine® global health initiative throughout, and offers up-to-date coverage of the full scope of ACSM EP-C practice domains, including the information you need to provide effective program options for both healthy and special populations.

Features include:

• A NEW chapter, Functional Movement Assessments and Exercise Programming for Apparently Healthy Participants in Part II adds critical detail for creating an exercise program.
• How-To boxes provide step-by-step instructions for assessments you’ll encounter as an EP-C.
• Exercise is Medicine boxes describe research about the role of exercise in improving health.
• Extensive Case Studies detail real-life situations you’ll face as an EP-C and demonstrate how you can best address them.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), founded in 1954, is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. With more than 50,000 members and certified professionals worldwide, ACSM is dedicated to improving health through science, education, and medicine. ACSM members work in a wide range of medical specialties, allied health professions, and scientific disciplines. Members are committed to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sport-related injuries and the advancement of the science of exercise. The ACSM promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.