determine exercise intensity and to prescribe exercise. Among the topics covered: how age and attitude affect an individual s overall fitness level, how to determine the best form of exercise, how to determine exercise intensity objectively & subjectively, and how to apply the art of exercise prescription. Produced in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).  (less)

field of exercise science. ACSM's Introduction to Exercise Science provides a brief history of exercise science, and then covers introductory material in such areas as biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology, motor control/learning, and sports injury. Also included is basic information on career paths that students can take with their exercise science degree. The clearly written text is enhanced by outstanding artwork and pedagogy.  (less)

exercise science. Features include complete references to other biological science fields such as biochemistry, biomedical engineering and exercise immunology. Chapter objectives and summaries ensure understanding of the information covered, and application boxes illustrate practical applications related to the material. Topics covered include physiology of exercise, sports medicine prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, biomechanics of human motion, the mind and brain in exercise, and more.Connection Website: connection.LWW.com/go/kamen.  (less)

science, and health and fitness, this manual succinctly summarizes recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy and diseased individuals. This gold-standard text is a convenient, one-stop resource for the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that must be mastered by candidates for all ACSM certifications. Written by international experts in numerous fields, the Eighth Edition is fully compatible with newly released physical activity guidelines from the United States Department of Health and Human Services and state-of-the-art, research-based recommendations.A companion Website for instructors will offer a test generator, an image bank, P...  (less)