Bundled with
Lippincott® Connect,
ACSM's Fitness Assessment Manual is more informative and approachable than ever. By using multimedia content and customizable assignments, this edition strengthens comprehension and prepares you for success in your course.
Published by the American College of Sports Medicine,
ACSM's Fitness Assessment Manual builds on the standards established in
ACSM'S Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition
. With a focus on assessment, this new 6th edition is organized by component of fitness: body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility; and by type of testing: maximal and submaximal exercise testing, ECG, and metabolic calculations.
Updated coverage throughout in a user-friendly format, makes this an essential resource for those studying to enter the fitness and rehabilitation fields, as well as those already working who need to align their practice to industry standards.
Lippincott® Connect enhances your student experience in an all-in-one learning solution combining an interactive eBook, multimedia content, and assessment. Instructors can customize the course, create assignments, and track your progress. Students maximize efficiency through valuable feedback and remediation. Key performance insights are reported in a user-friendly dashboard that allows you to tailor your learning experiences.
- New and revised content throughout, including new chapters on metabolic calculations and electrocardiography, reflects the latest standards published in ACSM'S Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition.
- New enhanced, large-format, spiral-bound design ensures fast, easy access in any setting.
- Laboratory activities integrated throughout the test students' knowledge and understanding of assessment methodology.
- Case studies challenge students to apply what they've learned and strengthen their assessment and interpretation skills.
- Text boxes, tables and figures clarify important information at a glance.
- Chapter outlines and summaries highlight key chapter concepts for fast reference.
