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ACSM Books for Physicians
ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities
(ISBN: 0-7360-3872-8)
More comprehensive than ever, the revised content of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, second edition, emphasizes practical application rather than scientific theory. A reference for exercise and sport science educators; adapted physical educators; American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) professionals; and others who work with people with disabilities, chronic diseases, or multiple conditions, each chapter is written by an expert in his or her field and contains a real-life case report featuring real people's symptoms, medical histories, lab results and exercise test scores, and actual exercise programming and follow-up information.
To order: Call Human Kinetics at 1-800-747-4457 or click here.
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ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, Seventh Edition
(ISBN: 0-7817-4506-3)
The single most internationally read and referenced text in sports medicine, exercise science, and health and fitness. This manual succinctly summarizes recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy and diseased individuals. The Seventh Edition contains the most current public health and clinical information and state-of-the-art, research-based recommendations. Coverage represents the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that must be mastered by candidates for all ACSM certifications. Written by international experts in numerous fields, the Seventh Edition covers additional topics including arthritis, osteoporosis, dyslipidemia, immunology, and metabolic syndrome.
To order: Call the ACSM Certification Resource Center at Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at 1-800-486-5643 (outside the U.S. call (410) 528-4185) or click here.
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ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, Fifth Edition (ISBN: 0-7817-4591-8):
Designed as a companion to ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, Seventh Edition and as a recommended study tool for ACSM certifications, this book covers all the major aspects of preventive rehabilitative and fitness programs and the main points from all position stands of the American College of Sports Medicine. It provides readers with the necessary background information to address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) set forth in ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. New topics covered and those with increased emphasis include assessment of physical activity, applied exercise programming, arthritic diseases and conditions, neuromuscular diseases and exercise, and more.
To order: Call the ACSM Certification Resource Center 1-800-486-5643
(outside the U.S. call (410) 528-4185) or click here.
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ACSM’s Primary Care Sports Medicine, Second Edition
(ISBN: 13: 978-0-7817-7028-6)
Written and edited by internationally known experts in primary care sports medicine, this book is the most comprehensive sports medicine reference geared to primary care practitioners. It is the ideal text for physicians studying for the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine that is now offered in many disciplines including family practice, internal medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and osteopathic medicine. The new, more user-friendly format features numerous illustrations, charts, and tables, including full-color illustrations.
To order: Call Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at 1-800-638-3030 or click here. |
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