ACSM's resources for the exercise physiologist : a practical guide for the health fitness professional /
American College of Sports Medicine's resources for the exercise physiologist Resources for the exercise physiologist
senior editor, Peter Magyari, PhD, FACSM, ACSM EP-C, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida ; associate editors, Randi Lite, MA, ACSM-RCEP, ACSM-EIM3, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts, Marcus W. Kilpatrick, PhD, FACSM, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, James E. Schoffstall, EdD, FACSM, ACSM EP-C, ACSM-RCEP, ACSM/NCHPAD GIFT, ACSM/ACSM/NPAS PAPHS, Libery University, Lynchburg, Virginia.
- Second edition.
- xxiii, 472 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Understanding physical activity and exercise -- Preparticipation physical activity screening guidelines -- Cardiorespiratory fitness assessments and exercise programming for apparently healthy participants -- Muscular strength and muscular endurance assessments and exercise programming for apparently healthy participants -- Flexibility assessments and exercise programming for apparently healthy participants -- Functional movement assessments and exercise programming for apparently healthy participants -- Body composition and weight management -- Exercise for individuals with controlled cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases -- Exercise programming for individuals with musculoskeletal limitations -- Exercise programming across the lifespan : children and adolescents, pregnant women, and older adults -- Theories of behavior change -- Facilitating health behavior change -- Healthy stress management -- Legal structure and terminology -- Leadership and management -- General health fitness management -- Marketing -- Professional behaviors and ethics.