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ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (Lippincott ConnectACSM),Used
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The flagship title from the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine, this critical handbook delivers scientifically based, evidenceinformed standards to prepare you for success.Providing succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy and diseased patients, this trusted manual is an essential resource for all exercise professionals, as well as other health professionals who may counsel patients on exercise including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, dieticians, and health care administrators. The extensively updated eleventh edition has been reorganized for greater clarity and integrates the latest Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. UPDATED! Integrated guidelines, including the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, reflect the most current, clinically sound approaches to exercise testing and prescription. NEW! Chapter on conditions that affect the brain familiarizes students with specific strategies for the treatment of Parkinson?s disease, Alzheimer?s disease, autism, depression and anxiety. UPDATED! Enhanced organization helps students find information quickly and easily. FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) boxes make locating critical exercise prescription information quick and easy. Revised appendices integrate valuable information on ECGs, medication and emergency management where it is most relevant. A new appendix on metabolic equations is included. Additional boxes, tables, and figures highlight important concepts and approaches at a glance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription? A: The main focus of this handbook is to provide scientifically based, evidence-informed standards for exercise testing and prescription for both healthy and diseased patients.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this handbook? A: The target audience includes exercise professionals, physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, dieticians, and healthcare administrators who counsel patients on exercise.
- Q: What are the key updates in the 11th edition of this handbook? A: Key updates include integrated guidelines reflecting the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, a new chapter on brain conditions, enhanced organization for quick information retrieval, and new appendices on ECGs and metabolic equations.
- Q: How does this book help professionals with exercise prescription? A: The book provides succinct summaries of recommended procedures and FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) boxes that make locating critical exercise prescription information quick and easy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in the field of exercise science? A: Yes, the book is suitable for beginners as it offers clear guidelines and essential information that can assist them in understanding exercise testing and prescription.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book features a spiral binding, which allows for easy opening and laying flat for convenience during use.
- Q: How many pages are in the ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription? A: The handbook contains a total of 541 pages.
- Q: When was the 11th edition published? A: The 11th edition was published on April 16, 2021.
- Q: What are some specific conditions covered in the new chapter? A: The new chapter addresses conditions affecting the brain, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, depression, and anxiety.
- Q: Can this handbook be used as a reference for health care administrators? A: Yes, it serves as a valuable resource for health care administrators who need guidance on exercise-related patient counseling.