ACSM's Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

Section 1. Scientific Foundations for Exercise Testing and Prescription
Section Editor:: Alan Mikesky, Ph.D., FACSM
Chapter 1 Functional Anatomy
Chapter 2 Biomechanics
Chapter 3 Exercise Physiology
Chapter 4 Physiologic Effects of Aging and Deconditioning

Section 2. Lifestyle Factors Associated with Health and Disease
Section Editor:: Harold W. Kohl, III, FACSM
Chapter 5 Factors Associated with Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Chapter 6 General Overview of Pre-Participation Health Screening and Risk Assessment
Chapter 7 Physical Activity Status and Chronic Diseases
Chapter 8 Physical Activity Assessment
Chapter 9 Relationship of Nutrition to Chronic Diseases
Chapter 10 Assessment of Dietary Intake
Chapter 11 The Influence of Emotional Distress On Chronic Illness

Section 3. Physical Fitness, Clinical, and Diagnostic Assessments
Section Editor:: Larry F. Hamm, Ph.D., FACSM
Chapter 12 Body Composition
Chapter 13 Muscular Fitness
Chapter 14 Clinical Exercise Testing Related to Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 15 Assessment and Limitations Associated with Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 16 Exercise Testing in Patients with Diabetes
Chapter 17 Clinical Exercise Testing in Individuals with Disabilities Due to Neuromuscular Disorders
Chapter 18 Occupational and Functional Assessments
Chapter 19 Diagnostic Procedures for Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 20 Dysrhythmias and Selected Conduction Defects
Chapter 21 Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction

Section 4. Exercise Prescription, Exercise Programming and Adaptations to Exercise Training
Section Editor:: Stephen C. Glass, Ph.D., FACSM
Chapter 22 Cardiopulmonary Adaptations to Exercise
Chapter 23 Adaptations to Resistance Training
Chapter 24 Principles of Cardiorespiratory Endurance Programming
Chapter 25 Principles of Musculoskeletal Exercise Programming
Chapter 26 Weight Management
Chapter 27 Applied Exercise Programming
Chapter 28 Medical Considerations

Section 5. Exercise Testing and Training for Individuals with Chronic Disease
Section Editor:: Carol Ewing Garber, Ph.D., FACSM
Chapter 29 Pathophysiology and Clinical Features of Cardiovascular Diseases
Chapter 30 Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 31 Exercise Training in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 32 Treatment and Rehabilitation of Pulmonary Diseases
Chapter 33 Diabetes Mellitus and Exercise
Chapter 34 Exercise in Patients with End Stage Renal Disease
Chapter 35 Osteoporosis and Exercise
Chapter 36 Arthritis Diseases and Conditions
Chapter 37 Neuromuscular Diseases and Exercise
Chapter 38 Immunological Conditions

Section 6. Human Behaviorial Principles Applied to Physical Activity
Section Editor:: John M. Jakicic, Ph.D., FACSM
Chapter 39 Principles of Health Behavior Change
Chapter 40 Channels for Delivering Behavioral Programs
Chapter 41 Factors Associated with Regular Physical Activity Participation
Chapter 42 Behavioral Strategies to Enhance Physical Activity Participation
Chapter 43 Psychopathology
Chapter 44 Health Counseling Skills

Section 7. Exercise Program Administration
Section Editor:: Kimberly A. Bonzheim, M.S.
Chapter 45 The Exercise Program Professional and Related Staff
Chapter 46 Health and Fitness Program Development and Operation
Chapter 47 Clinical Exercise Program Development and Operations
Chapter 48 Financial Considerations
Chapter 49 Policies and Procedures for Program Safety and Compliance
Chapter 50 Legal Considerations