ACSM's Exercise Testing and Prescription

Download or read book ACSM's Exercise Testing and Prescription written by Madeline Paternostro Bayles and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2023-01-26 with total page 855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully aligned with the latest edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, ACSM’s Exercise Testing and Prescription, 2nd Edition, equips students and practitioners to confidently collect, interpret, and act upon physical fitness data for healthy and special populations. Reflecting the unsurpassed expertise of the American College of Sports Medicine, this practical text walks users through the process of selecting and administering fitness assessment, interpreting results, and drafting exercise prescriptions in line with proven Guidelines parameters. The updated 2nd Edition is 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.