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Preparing for the ACSM health/fitness instructor certification examination / Larry D. Isaacs and Roberta Pohlman.

By: Isaacs, Larry D. (Larry David), 1949-.
Contributor(s): Pohlman, Roberta, 1951- | American College of Sports Medicine.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: 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: 613.711
Contents:
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.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
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
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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

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