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Get scientifically based, evidence-informed standards that prepare you for success — from the source you trust! ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 12th Edition, from the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine, provides authoritative, succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy populations and individuals with conditions or special considerations. Now fully up to date from cover to cover, this flagship title is an essential resource for all exercise professionals, as well as other health care professionals who may counsel patients on exercise, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, personal trainers, team physicians, and more. Updated content reflects current ACSM guidance on best practices for exercise testing and prescription, based on changes in the field and advances in research. Expanded coverage on the application of exercise testing and prescription in applied settings, as well as updated coverage on behavioral theories and resistance training. Reader-friendly features include abbreviations and common acronyms listed up front; boxes, tables, and figures that highlight key concepts in quick-reference, easy-to-digest formats; case studies that reflect real-world experience; FITT tables that apply Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type principles; and useful appendices on common medications, ECG interpretation tips, metabolic calculations, and more. Updated and expanded student and instructor resources reflect all changes in the 12th edition, making this title a must-have resource for students, independent learners, and educators, as well as fitness professionals, allied health professionals, and others who care for active adults.

Reflecting the unsurpassed quality and excellence synonymous with the American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM’s Clinical Exercise Physiology, second edition, provides an evidence-based approach to exercise as intervention for more than 35 conditions commonly encountered in practice — from a host of cardiovascular disorders to immunological/hematological disorders.  Condition chapters are logically organized by disease types and divided into sections that cover specific conditions from a pathological and etiological perspective, with additional coverage of important considerations and foundational elements — such as screening, pharmacology, and electrocardiography — ensuring a complete view of clinical exercise physiology.   Fully aligned with ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition, and updated throughout with new content and learning tools, this second edition 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.   UPDATED! Expanded coverage of women’s health familiarizes students with the latest clinical exercise physiology approaches to pregnancy and menopause.  NEW! FITT Tables leverage the Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type principle to reinforce effective approaches to exercise prescription in clinical settings.  UPDATED! Case Studies — including several new to this edition — enable students to apply their understanding to realistic clinical scenarios.  NEW! Dynamic ECG animations provide critical practice viewing and interpreting results.

ACSM’s Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review, 2nd Edition, spans the full spectrum of sports medicine, from medical to skeletal conditions related to the athlete. Using an easy-to-follow, bulleted approach, it approaches the content with two guiding objectives 1) to serve a premier educational primer for the clinician embarking on a career in sports medicine, and 2) to provide the foremost resource to assist clinicians preparing for their subspecialty sports medicine certification examination. A multidisciplinary team of authors and editors, led by senior editor Dr. Francis G. O’Connor, ensures that you’ll benefit from the who’s who of sports medicine talent from nearly all medical specialties and leaders in athletic training and physical therapy.Expanded to 136 chapters, divided into seven sections: general considerations, evaluation of the injured athlete, medical problems in the athlete, muscu­loskeletal problems in the athlete, principles of rehabilitation, sports-specific populations, and special populations.Uses an easy-access, bulleted format that makes important concepts simple to locate and recall, highlighted by numerous tables, figures, and algorithms.Features over 1,300 refreshed board-style practice questions online, with rationale for correct and incorrect responses.Includes additional online-only content include chapter addenda, Radiographic Lines and Angles resource, and the most recent guidance by the Team Physician Consensus Conference (TPCC).

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. UPDATED! Alignment with ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition, equips students with the most current professional assessment and prescriptive techniques. UPDATED! Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type (FITT) tables align exercise prescription information with the latest Guidelines recommendations for effective practice. UPDATED! 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.

An invaluable resource for both exercise science majors and non-majors, ACSM's Nutrition for Exercise Science, 2nd Edition, demystifies the relationship between nutrition and exercise science and prepares you to confidently apply concepts to clinical practice.  Drawing on author Dan Benardot's extensive experience as an instructor, scientist, this engaging, authoritative text delivers an evidence-based yet accessible exploration of how nutrition impacts various aspects of active populations, from general health to muscle development, exercise recovery, injury prevention, and psychological well-being. Real-world examples and case studies bring difficult concepts to life, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to support the nutritional needs of active populations throughout your healthcare career.●            NEW! Comparative Case Studies at the end of each chapter challenge students to apply what they’ve learned to varying active populations from endurance athletes to power-training athletes to team sports participants. ●            Practical Application Activity boxes provide engaging practice assessing diets, analyzing energy balances, and other professional tasks.●            Chapter-opening Case Studies with discussion questions foster the critical thinking skills essential to real-world application.●            Important Factors to Consider boxes throughout chapters reinforce critical chapter points.

Get scientifically based, evidence-informed standards that prepare you for success — from the source you trust! ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 12th Edition, from the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine, provides authoritative, succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy populations and individuals with conditions or special considerations. Lippincott Connect is available for this title.  If you wish to purchase a package that includes Lippincott Connect see other purchase options. Now fully up to date from cover to cover, this flagship title is an essential resource for all exercise professionals, as well as other health care professionals who may counsel patients on exercise, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, personal trainers, team physicians, and more. Updated content reflects current ACSM guidance on best practices for exercise testing and prescription, based on changes in the field and advances in research. Expanded coverage on the application of exercise testing and prescription in applied settings, as well as updated coverage on behavioral theories and resistance training. Reader-friendly features include abbreviations and common acronyms listed up front; boxes, tables, and figures that highlight key concepts in quick-reference, easy-to-digest formats; case studies that reflect real-world experience; FITT tables that apply Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type principles; and useful appendices on common medications, ECG interpretation tips, metabolic calculations, and more. Updated and expanded student and instructor resources reflect all changes in the 12th edition, making this title a must-have resource for students, independent learners, and educators, as well as fitness professionals, allied health professionals, and others who care for active adults.

Ideal for both exam preparation and successful practice, ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, 7th Edition, provides a robust, highly effective reference and review package for both Certified Personal Trainer candidates and practicing Personal Trainers. This updated edition is fully aligned with the twelfth edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and equips readers with the latest practices in client screening, exercise program development, and working with special populations.Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this top-selling text guides readers from an introduction to the profession and the science behind the field through the building blocks of a successful exercise program and ultimately the establishment of a successful personal training practice. Engaging case studies and enhanced study features help ensure the retention for success on the ACSM-CPT exam and provide prospective and practicing Personal Trainers with both the tools and scientific evidence to build safe and effective exercise programs for a variety of clients.Reflects content updates in the twelfth edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, such as working with special populations and new guidance around brain health. Uses an evidence-backed approach to help the reader understand the “why” behind the different elements of a client-centered approach, while also providing the tools necessary to effectively communicate this knowledgewith clients in a way that makes comprehension and program adherence more likely.Includes student-friendly features such as full-color photographs throughout; expanded Key Points text boxes; case studies that include open-ended questions for independent study or group discussion; Chapter Objectives and Chapter Summaries for enhanced focus and review; and quick-reference icons that indicate an available video for a given concept.Enhanced digital resources for students include nearly 1,400 PrepU questions and answers (200+ are new); new chapter comprehension quizzes; a robust suite of videos illustrating important concepts and techniques; and new digital case studies with questions to help students apply what they’ve learned.Enhanced digital resources for instructors include an updated test bank; updated PowerPoint lecture slides aligned with each chapter; and updated lesson plans for the 7th edition.