ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Edition is the flagship reference from the American College of Sports Medicine and a core text for exercise professionals. It sets out the standards for exercise testing and prescription, translating current science into practical guidance for assessing fitness and designing safe, effective programs.
Used by personal trainers, exercise physiologists, clinicians, and students, this ACSM guidelines text covers pre-participation screening, fitness assessment, and exercise programming across healthy and clinical populations. As a sports medicine textbook, it is widely required for certification and coursework in the field.
This paperback edition from Books Harbour is an authentic copy (ISBN-10 1975150198), in stock with free standard shipping across the US. Add ACSM's Guidelines to your shelf and work from the standard the field trusts.
Key Features
• The flagship ACSM exercise testing and prescription reference
• 11th Edition, a core certification and coursework text
• Covers screening, fitness assessment, and programming
• For trainers, exercise physiologists, clinicians, and students
• Authentic paperback with free US shipping
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