A trusted exercise physiology textbook that bridges theory and practice

Undergraduate exercise science students often struggle to translate exercise physiology theory into the skills they need for internships, certification, and practice. ACSM's Resources for the Exercise Physiologist, 4th Edition, from the American College of Sports Medicine, addresses that gap directly. Fully updated to align with the 12th Edition of ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, this text prepares students for the ACSM Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification exam and for roles that support the prevention and treatment of disease. 

Evidence-informed content and visual learning built for lasting reference
Exercise science programs need comprehensive, evidence-informed content that builds reasoning, practical competency, and confidence in patient assessment and intervention. High-quality illustrations, anatomical diagrams, and structured tables support visual learning, while chapter objectives, "How To" boxes, "Exercise is Medicine" connections, and real-world case studies turn theory into actionable skills. Written for undergraduate exercise science students, those preparing for the ACSM-EP certification exam, exercise physiology faculty and program directors, and practicing certified exercise physiologists, the print edition follows a clear read, annotate, review, and reference workflow, so students can study at their own pace and keep the book as a trusted reference well beyond graduation.
Features and Benefits:
• Learn current standards with content aligned to ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 12th Edition, to study the most current best practices in exercise physiology.
• Build practical competency through "How To" boxes that translate theory into the step-by-step assessments exercise physiologists perform in the field.
• Strengthen reasoning with case studies and open-ended questions that let learners apply knowledge to realistic scenarios and prepare for certification and practice.
• Focus study with chapter objectives, high-quality illustrations, anatomical diagrams, and structured tables that clarify learning outcomes and support visual, self-directed review.
Take learning beyond the textbook with Lippincott® Connect. This interactive digital learning solution complements the text with instructional videos, review questions, and study tools designed to reinforce key concepts, strengthen knowledge retention, and support course and clinical success.  
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