9781451114805

This valuable new resource is specifically designed for candidates for the ACSM's Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) and those personal trainers wanting to take their knowledge to the next level. It contains the latest material on health and fitness written by the entity setting the standard for scientifically based practice, The American College of Sports Medicine. The American College of sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 45,000 members are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

Part 1 Overview1 Understanding Physical Activity and Exercise2 Physical Activity Preparticipation and Screening GuidelinesPart 2 Assessments and Exercise Programming for Apparently Healthy Participants3 Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessments and Exercise Programming for Apparently Healthy Participants4 Muscular Strength and Endurance Assessments and Exercise Programming for Apparently Healthy Participants5 Flexibility Assessments and Exercise Programming for Apparently Healthy Participants6 Body Composition and Weight ManagementPart 3 Exercise Programming for Special Populations7 Exercise for Individuals With Controlled Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, and Metabolic Diseases8 Exercise Programming for Individuals With Musculoskeletal Limitations9 Exercise Programming Across the Lifespan: Children and Adolescents, Pregnant Women, and Older AdultsPart 4 Behavior Change10 Theories of Behavior Change11 Facilitating Health Behavior Change12 Healthy Stress ManagementPart 5 Business13 Legal Structure and Terminology14 Leadership and Management15 General Health Fitness Management16 Marketing17 Professional Behaviors and Ethics

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Acsm's Resources for the Health Fitness Specialist

Acsm's Resources for the Health Fitness Specialist

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