ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 8th edition (2009)
American College of Sports Medicine
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA

An 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 individuals both with and without various health conditions. This gold-standard text is a convenient, one-stop resource for the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that must be mastered by candidates for all ACSM certifications. Written by international experts in numerous fields, this 8th edition contains the most current public health and clinical information and state-of-the-art, research-based recommendations.

ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 6th edition (2009)
American College of Sports Medicine
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a companion to ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and as a textbook for ACSM certification candidates, 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.

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