Editors
TitlePage
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Contributing Authors to the Seventh Edition
Reviewers for the Seventh Edition
Preliminary Section: Background Materials
1 Functional Anatomy
2 Biomechanics
3 Exercise Physiology
4 Nutrition
5 Lifespan Effects of Aging and Deconditioning
6 Pathophysiology and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
7 Pathophysiology and Treatment of Pulmonary Disease
8 Pathophysiology and Treatment of Metabolic Disease
9 Psychopathology
10 Legal Considerations for Exercise Programming
Section I: Health Appraisal, Risk Assessment, And Safety Of Exercise
11 General Overview of Preparticipation Health Screening and Risk Assessment
12 Physical Activity Status and Chronic Diseases
13 Assessment of Physical Activity
14 Nutritional Status and Chronic Diseases
15 Assessment of Nutritional Status
16 Psychosocial Status and Chronic Disease
17 Assessment of Psychosocial Status
18 Body Composition Status and Assessment
19 Exercise Program Safety and Emergency Procedures
Section II: Exercise Testing
20 Preparation for Exercise Testing
21 Cardiorespiratory and Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessments
22 Muscular Fitness and Assessment
23 Clinical Exercise Testing Procedures
24 Diagnostic Procedures for Cardiovascular Disease
25 Diagnostic Procedures in Patients with Pulmonary Diseases
26 Diagnostic Procedures in Patients with Metabolic Disease
27 Occupational and Functional Assessments
28 Exercise Assessment in Special Populations
29 Electrocardiography
Section III: Exercise Prescription For Healthy Populations
30 Cardiorespiratory Exercise Prescription
31 Musculoskeletal Exercise Prescription
32 Adaptations to Cardiorespiratory Exercise Training
33 Adaptations to Resistance Training
34 Group Exercise Programming
35 Weight Management
36 Exercise Prescription in Special Populations: Women, Pregnancy, Children, and Older Adults
Section IV: Exercise Prescription For Clinical Populations
37 Exercise Prescription and Medical Considerations
38 Exercise Prescription for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
39 Exercise Prescription for Patients with Pulmonary Disease
40 Exercise Prescription for Patients with Diabetes
41 Exercise Prescription for Patients with Comorbidities and Other Chronic Diseases
42 Exercise Prescription for Patients with Osteoporosis
43 Exercise Prescription for Patients with Arthritis
Section V: Behavior Change
44 Theoretical Foundations of Physical Activity Behavior Change
45 Principles of Behavior Change: Skill Building to Promote Physical Activity
46 Counseling Physical Activity Behavior Change
47 Methods for Delivering Physical Activity Programs
48 Promoting Physical Activity in the Community
A American College of Sports Medicine Certifications
B Editors for the Previous Two Editions
C Contributors to the Previous Two Editions
Index