a ISBN 978-16-0913605-5

a ISBN 1-609-13605-5

a ISBN 978-16-0913955-1

a ISBN 1-609-13955-0

a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Language code of text/sound track or separate title eng

a Classification number WE103

b Item number .A514 2014

a Dewey Classification 615.8/2

a Title ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription /

c Statement of responsibility, etc American College of Sports Medicine ; senior editor, Linda S. Pescatello ; associate editors, Ross Arena, Deborah Riebe, Paul D. Thompson.

h Medium BOOK

a Title proper/short title Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription

a Place of publication, distribution, etc Philadelphia :

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health,

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2014.

a Extent xxiv, 456 p. :

b Other physical details col ill. ;

c Dimensions 21 cm

a Bibliography, etc Includes bibliographical references and index.

a Formatted contents note Benefits and risks associated with physical activity -- Preparticipation health screening -- Preexercise evaluation -- Health-related physical fitness testing and interpretation -- Clinical exercise testing -- Interpretation of clinical exercise test results -- General principles of exercise prescription -- Exercise prescription for healthy populations with special considerations and environmental considerations -- Exercise prescription for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease -- Exercise prescription for populations with other chronic diseases and health conditions -- Behavioral theories and strategies for promoting exercise.

a Creation/production credits note Senior editor, Linda S. Pescatello ; associate editors, Ross Arena, Deborah Riebe, Paul D. Thompson.

a Summary, etc This book enables you to test and evaluate individuals to prescribe effective exercise programs tailored to their particular needs and based on the latest evidence. The text offers specific advice for working with individuals with cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and other diseases and health conditions so they can safely benefit from the advantage of exercise. You'll also learn clinically proven behavioral strategies for motivating people to exercise.

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Exercise therapy

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Exercise tests

a Genre/form data or focus term Guideline.

a Personal name Pescatello, Linda S.