ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2nd Edition: A Comprehensive Guide

Reflecting the high standards of the American College of Sports Medicine, the second edition of ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology offers an evidence-based approach to exercise as a treatment for over 35 conditions commonly encountered in practice. This ranges from various cardiovascular disorders to immunological/hematological disorders.

Each condition chapter is organized logically by disease type and divided into sections that cover specific conditions from a pathological and etiological perspective. Additional coverage of important considerations and foundational elements, such as screening, pharmacology, and electrocardiography, ensures a comprehensive view of clinical exercise physiology.

Fully aligned with ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition, this second edition has been updated throughout with new content and learning tools. This provides total support for success in advanced undergraduate or graduate clinical exercise physiology courses, as well as the ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology certification exam.

What’s New in the Second Edition

Expanded Coverage of Women’s Health – Familiarize yourself with the latest clinical exercise physiology approaches to pregnancy and menopause.

FITT Tables – Leverage the Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type principle to reinforce effective approaches to exercise prescription in clinical settings.

Updated Case Studies – Apply your understanding to realistic clinical scenarios with several new case studies included in this edition.

Dynamic ECG Animations – Gain critical practice viewing and interpreting results with these new animations.

About the Book

Pages: 892

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1975196791

ISBN-13: 978-1975196790

Publisher: LWW

Publication Date: January 13, 2024