Main description:

Exercise Prescription Case Studies for Special Populations introduces readers to situations they are likely to encounter when writing exercise prescriptions in professional settings. The text helps students review and synthesize information they've learned in the classroom for practical application.

The book focuses on the creation of exercise prescriptions for individuals with chronic diseases, including clients with diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and other unique conditions. The first two chapters focus on pre-exercise screenings, evaluation, and principles of exercise testing and prescription. Overviews of various diseases and special considerations are presented. Finally, the text features case studies that involved the continuum of information from screenings to writing exercise prescriptions for clients with chronic diseases. These case studies closely follow the guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine, rendering it a valuable resource to help students prepare for the ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist exam.

Exercise Prescription Case Studies for Special Populations features content that prepares students for a meaningful career after graduation. The text is exemplary for courses in exercise science and physiology.