ACSM’s Exercise Testing and Prescription, 2nd Edition: A Comprehensive Guide

ACSM’s Exercise Testing and Prescription, 2nd Edition, is fully aligned with the latest edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. This practical text is designed to equip students and practitioners with the knowledge and skills to confidently collect, interpret, and act upon physical fitness data for both healthy and special populations.

Updated Content

The updated 2nd Edition reflects the unsurpassed expertise of the American College of Sports Medicine, providing users with the most current professional assessment and prescriptive techniques. The text has been optimized for today’s learners, combining clear, concise writing with dynamic visuals to keep readers engaged, clarify essential concepts and practices, and prepare users for confident clinical practice.

FITT Tables and Case Studies

Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type (FITT) tables align exercise prescription information with the latest Guidelines recommendations for effective practice. Comprehensive Case Studies reinforce the practical application of chapter concepts and provide a contextual framework for working with special populations. Case study questions test students’ comprehension and application of assessment and prescription.

Key Features

• Alignment with ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition
• Updated Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type (FITT) tables
• Comprehensive Case Studies
• Case study questions
• 490 pages
• ISBN-10: 1975197070
• ISBN-13: 978-1975197070

ACSM’s Exercise Testing and Prescription, 2nd Edition, is an essential resource for students and practitioners looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in exercise testing and prescription. With its comprehensive content and practical approach, this text is a must-have for anyone working in the field of exercise science and health promotion.