- Half Title page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Preface
- Contributing Authors to the Twelfth Edition
- Reviewers for Twelfth Edition
- Contents
- Abbreviations
- 1 Benefits and Risks Associated With Physical Activity
- Introduction
- Physical Activity and Fitness Terminology
- Public Health Perspective for Current Recommendations
- Sedentary Behavior and Health
- Health Benefits of Regular Physical Activity and Exercise
- Health Benefits of Improving Muscular Fitness
- Risks Associated With Physical Activity and Exercise
- Exercise-Related Musculoskeletal Injury
- Sudden Cardiac Death Among Young Individuals
- Exercise-Related Cardiac Events in Adults
- Exercise Testing and the Risk of Cardiac Events
- Risks of Cardiac Events During Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Prevention of Exercise-Related Cardiac Events
- Online Resources
- References
- 2 Preparticipation Evaluation
- Introduction
- Informed Consent
- Exercise Preparticipation Health Screening
- American College of Sports Medicine Preparticipation Screening Process
- American College of Sports Medicine Preparticipation Screening Algorithm
- Algorithm Components
- Using the Algorithm
- Alternative Self-Guided Method
- Exercise Testing
- Risk Stratification for Individuals With Clinical Conditions and Medical Fitness Facilities
- Medical History and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Assessment
- Additional Recommendations
- Online Resources
- References
- 3 Health-Related Physical Fitness Testing and Interpretation
- Introduction
- Purposes of Health-Related Physical Fitness Testing
- Basic Principles and Guidelines
- Pretest Instructions for Fitness Testing
- Organizing the Fitness Test
- Test Environment
- A Comprehensive Health Fitness Evaluation
- Measurement of Resting Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
- Body Composition
- Anthropometric Methods
- Densitometry
- Other Techniques
- Body Composition Norms
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- The Concept of Maximal Oxygen Uptake
- Maximal Versus Submaximal Exercise Testing
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness Test Sequence and Measures
- Test Termination Criteria
- Modes of Testing
- Submaximal Exercise Tests
- Interpretation of Results
- Muscular Fitness
- Rationale
- Principles
- Muscular Strength
- Muscular Endurance
- Muscular Power
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Online Resources
- References
- 4 Clinical Exercise Testing and Interpretation
- Introduction
- Indications for a Clinical Exercise Test
- Conducting the Clinical Exercise Test
- Testing Staff
- Testing Mode and Protocol
- Monitoring and Test Termination
- Postexercise
- Safety
- Interpreting the Clinical Exercise Test
- Heart Rate Response
- Blood Pressure Response
- Rate-Pressure Product
- Electrocardiogram
- Dysrhythmias
- Symptoms
- Exercise Capacity
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
- Gas Exchange Data Sampling
- Maximal Versus Peak Cardiorespiratory Stress
- Diagnostic Value of Exercise Testing for the Detection of Ischemic Heart Disease
- Sensitivity, Specificity, and Predictive Value
- Clinical Exercise Test Data and Prognosis
- Clinical Exercise Tests With Imaging
- Field Walking Tests
- Online Resources
- References
- 5 General Principles of Exercise Prescription
- An Introduction to the Principles of Exercise Prescription
- General Considerations for Exercise Prescription
- Components of the Exercise Training Session
- Sex Difference Considerations for Exercise Prescription and Training
- Sex Differences in Exercise Performance
- Sex Differences in Response to Exercise Training
- Resistance Strength Training and High-Intensity Interval Training
- Cardiovascular and Aerobic Endurance Training
- Sex Differences in Body Weight Responses to Aerobic Exercise Training
- Other Sex-Based Special Considerations
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Frequency of Aerobic Exercise
- Intensity of Aerobic Exercise
- Time (Duration) of Aerobic Exercise
- Type (Mode)
- Volume (Quantity) of Aerobic Exercise
- Progression of Aerobic Exercise
- Resistance Training
- Frequency of Resistance Training Exercise
- Intensity of Resistance Training Exercise
- Time (Rest Periods of Resistance Training Exercises)
- Types of Resistance Training Exercises
- Volume of Resistance Training Exercise
- Progression of Resistance Training Exercise
- Flexibility
- Types of Flexibility Exercises
- Volume of Flexibility Exercise (Time, Repetitions, and Frequency)
- Alternatives to Stretching to Increase ROM
- Future Directions
- References
- 6 Exercise Prescription for Healthy Populations With Special Considerations
- Children and Adolescents
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Pregnancy
- Health Screening
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Low Back Pain
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Older Adults
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations for Exercise Programming
- Online Resources
- Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals
- Medical Interventions
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- References
- 7 Environmental Considerations for Exercise Prescription
- Introduction
- Exercise in High-Altitude Environments
- Altitude Acclimatization
- Rapid Ascent
- Assessing Individual Altitude Acclimatization Status
- Medical Considerations: Altitude Illnesses and Preexisting Conditions
- Prevention and Treatment of Altitude Sickness
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Organizational Planning
- Exercise in Cold Environments
- Medical Considerations: Cold Injuries
- Cardiac and Respiratory Considerations
- Clothing Considerations
- Exercise Prescription
- Exercise in Hot Environments
- Mitigating Risk
- Medical Considerations: Exertional Heat Illnesses
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- References
- 8 Exercise Prescription for Individuals With Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases
- Introduction
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Inpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Continuous Electrocardiographic Monitoring
- Individuals With History of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Chronic Heart Failure
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Left Ventricular Assist Device
- Heart Transplantation
- Exercise Testing
- Special Considerations
- Exercise Prescription
- Sternotomy
- Special Considerations
- Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
- Special Considerations
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
- Preexercise Assessment
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Individuals With a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Exercise Training Considerations
- Other Considerations
- Exercise Training for Return to Work
- Pulmonary Diseases
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Exercise Training for Pulmonary Diseases Other Than Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Respiratory Muscle Testing and Training
- Online Resources
- References
- 9 Exercise Prescription for Individuals With Metabolic Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
- Introduction
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Benefits of Regular Physical Activity for Diabetes
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Dyslipidemia
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Consideration
- Online Resources
- Hypertension
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Overweight and Obesity
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Bariatric Surgery
- Online Resources
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription/Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- References
- 10 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Populations With Other Chronic Diseases and Health Conditions
- Introduction
- Arthritis
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Cancer
- Overview of Importance of Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors
- Preparticipation Evaluation
- Exercise Prescription
- Summary
- Online Resources
- Fibromyalgia
- Pharmacological Treatment Options
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Background
- Diagnosis and Comorbidities
- Exercise Testing
- Pacing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Summary
- Online Resources
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Kidney Disease
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Testing Considerations
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Osteoporosis
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- Online Resources
- Multiple Chronic Diseases and Health Conditions
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations
- References
- 11 Neurologic Diseases, Conditions, and Disorders
- Introduction
- Anxiety and Depression
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Exercise Considerations
- Special Considerations
- Future Directions
- Online Resources
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Future Directions
- Online Resources
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Exercise Training Considerations
- Future Directions
- Online Resources
- Intellectual Disability and Down Syndrome
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Special Considerations for Individuals With Intellectual Disability
- Special Considerations for Individuals With Down Syndrome
- Future Directions
- Online Resources
- Cerebral Palsy
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Future Directions
- Online Resources
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Prescription
- Future Directions
- Online Resources
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Exercise Testing
- Exercise Programming
- Special Considerations
- Future Directions
- Online Resources
- References
- 12 Behavior-Based Strategy to Promote Physical Activity and Exercise
- Introduction
- Theoretical Foundations for Understanding Exercise Behavior
- Social Cognitive Theory
- Transtheoretical Model
- Health Belief Model
- Social Ecological Models
- Self-Determination Theory
- Theory of Planned Behavior
- Dual-Processing Theories
- Relevant Targets to Promote Physical Activity Behavior Change
- Self-Efficacy
- Outcome Expectations and Expectancies
- Self-Regulation
- Autonomy
- Goal Setting
- Intention
- Barriers and Problem Solving
- Social Support
- Affect
- Motivation and Reinforcement
- Relapse Prevention
- Population Considerations
- Age and Lifespan
- Medical Status and Health Conditions
- Cultural Diversity
- Group Exercise Behavioral Dynamics
- Client-Centered Conversations and Motivational Interviewing
- The Role of Client-Centered Counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Online Resources
- References
- Appendix A Common Medications
- Appendix B Electrocardiogram Interpretation
- Appendix C Metabolic Calculations and Methods for Prescribing Aerobic Exercise Intensity
- Appendix D Reference List of Commonly Used Equations
- Appendix E Editors and Contributing Authors to the Previous Two Editions
- Index







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