ACSM's resource manual for guidelines for exercise testing and prescription.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Functional anatomy -- Biomechanics -- Exercise physiology -- Physiologic effects of aging and deconditioning -- Factors associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease -- General overview of preparticipation health screening and risk assessment -- Physical activity status and chronic diseases -- Physical activity assessment -- Relationship of nutrition to chronic diseases -- Assessment of dietary intake -- The influence of emotional distress on chronic illness -- Body composition -- Muscular fitness -- Clinical exercise testing related to cardiovascular disease -- Assessment and limitations associated with pulmonary disease -- Exercise testng in patients with diabetes -- Clinical exercise testing in individuals with disabilities caused by neuromuscular disorders -- Occupatonal and functional assessments -- Diagnostic procedures for cardiovascular disease -- Dysrhythmias and selected conduction defects -- Myocardial ischemia and infarction -- Cardiopulmonary adaptations to exercse -- Adaptations to resistance training -- Principles of cardiorespiratory endurance programming --

Principles of musculoskeletal exercise programming -- Weight management -- Applied exercise programming -- Medical considerations -- Pathophysiology and clinical features of cardiovascular diseases -- Treatment of cardiovascular disease -- Exercise training in patients with cardiovascular disease -- Treatment and rehabilitation of pulmonary diseases -- Diabetes mellitus and exercise -- Exercise in patients with end-stage renal disease -- Osteoporosis and exercise -- Arthritic diseases and conditions -- Neuromuscular diseases and exercise -- Immunological conditions -- Principles of health behavior change -- Channels for delivering behavioral programs -- Factors associated with regular physical activity participation -- Behavioral strategies to enhance physical activity participation -- Psychopathology -- Health counseling skills -- Exercise program professionals and related staff -- Health and fitness program development and operation -- Clinical exercise program development and operations -- Financial consdierations -- Policies and procedures for program safety and compliance -- Legal considerations.

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. 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.