ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer

di ACSM (Autore)

Wolters Kluwer Health, 2026

Ideal for both exam preparation and successful practice, ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, 7th Edition, provides a robust, highly effective reference and review package for both Certified Personal Trainer candidates and practicing Personal Trainers. This updated edition is fully aligned with the twelfth edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription and equips readers with the latest practices in client screening, exercise program development, and working with special populations. Published by the American College of Sports Medicine, this top-selling text guides readers from an introduction to the profession and the science behind the field through the building blocks of a successful exercise program and ultimately the establishment of a successful personal training practice. Engaging case studies and enhanced study features help ensure the retention for success on the ACSM-CPT exam and provide prospective and practicing Personal Trainers with both the tools and scientific evidence to build safe and effective exercise programs for a variety of clients. Reflects content updates in the twelfth edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, such as working with special populations and new guidance around brain health.  Uses an evidence-backed approach to help the reader understand the “why” behind the different elements of a client-centered approach, while also providing the tools necessary to effectively communicate this knowledgewith clients in a way that makes comprehension and program adherence more likely. Includes student-friendly features such as full-color photographs throughout; expanded Key Points text boxes; case studies that include open-ended questions for independent study or group discussion; Chapter Objectives and Chapter Summaries for enhanced focus and review; and quick-reference icons that indicate an available video for a given concept. Enhanced digital resources for students include nearly 1,400 PrepU questions and answers (200+ are new); new chapter comprehension quizzes; a robust suite of videos illustrating important concepts and techniques; and new digital case studies with questions to help students apply what they’ve learned. Enhanced digital resources for instructors include an updated test bank; updated PowerPoint lecture slides aligned with each chapter; and updated lesson plans for the 7th edition.

• Autore: ACSM
• Editore: Wolters Kluwer Health
• Collana: American College of Sports Medicine
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 670 p.
• Dimensioni: 276 x 213 mm
• EAN: 9781975219314

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