Preparing for the ACSM health/fitness instructor certification examination / Larry D. Isaacs and Roberta Pohlman.
By: Isaacs, Larry D. (Larry David).
Contributor(s): Pohlman, Roberta | American College of Sports Medicine.
Material type: BookPublisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 1998Description: viii, 271 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 0873227328.Subject(s): Personal trainers -- Certification -- United States -- Examinations -- Study guidesDDC classification: 613.711Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 613.711 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00016290 | ||
General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 613.711 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00016291 |
Includes bibliographical references.
Part 1 About the examination: Understanding and preparing for ACSM certification -- The written examination -- The practical examination -- Part 2 Examination study questions: Functional anatomy and biomechanics -- Exercise physiology -- Human development and aging -- Pathophysiology and risk factors -- Human behavior and psychology -- Health appraisal and fitness testing -- Emergency procedures and safety -- Exercise programming -- Nutrition and weight management -- Program administration and management -- Solving metabolic equations -- Analyzing case studies.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Part 1 About the Examination
- Chapter 1 Understanding and Preparing for ACSM Certification
- ACSM Certification
- Test Structure and Administration
- Preparing for Certification
- Suggestions for Using This Preparatory Text
- Chapter 2 The Written Examination
- Examination Format and Number of Questions
- Test-Taking Suggestions
- Chapter 3 The Practical Examination
- Examination Format
- Special Arrangements for Individuals With Disabilities
- Preparation Strategies
- Part 2 Examination Study Questions
- Chapter 4 Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Practice Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 5 Exercise Physiology
- Practice Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 6 Human Development and Aging
- Practice Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 7 Pathophysiology and Risk Factors
- Practice Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 8 Human Behavior and Psychology
- Practice Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 9 Health Appraisal and Fitness Testing
- Practice Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 10 Safety, Injury Prevention, and Emergency Care
- Practice Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 11 Exercise Programming
- Practice Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 12 Nutrition and Weight Management
- Practice Questions
- Suggested Readings
- Answers
- Chapter 13 Program Administration and Management
- Practice Questions
- Answers
- Chapter 14 Solving Metabolic Equations
- A Systematic Approach for Solving Metabolic Equations
- Solving Metabolic Equations
- Practicing Metabolic Calculations
- Answers
- Chapter 15 Analyzing Case Studies
- Case Study 1
- Case Study 2
- Case Study 3
- Case Study 4
- Answers
- Appendix A The Practice Examination
- Appendix B Practice Examination Blank Score Sheet
- Appendix C Answers to the Practice Examination
- Appendix D Practice Exam Profile Sheet