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ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Liguori · 11th Edition · ISBN 9781975150181 · Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (11th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 12 chapters.

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Chapter index

Chapter 1: Benefits and Risks Associated with Physical Activity
Chapter 2: Preexercise Evaluation
Chapter 3: Health-Related Physical Fitness Testing and Interpretation
Chapter 4: Clinical Exercise Testing and Interpretation
Chapter 5: General Principles of Exercise Prescription
Chapter 6: Exercise Prescription for Healthy Populations with Special Considerations
Chapter 7: Environmental Considerations for Exercise Prescription
Chapter 8: Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases
Chapter 9: Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Metabolic Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
Chapter 10: Exercise Testing and Prescription for Populations with Other Chronic Diseases and Health Conditions
Chapter 11: Brain Health and Brain-Related Disorders
Chapter 12: Behavioral Theories and Strategies for Promoting Exercise

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (11th Edition) by Liguori. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Wolters Kluwer / Lippincott Williams & Wilkins or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.