ACSM's Resources for the Personal Trainer

by American College of Sports Medicine

ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer provides a broad introduction to the field of personal training, covering both basic science topics and practical application. It was originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam. It continues to serve that function, but the market for it has expanded to practitioners in the field looking for an additional resource, as well as in an academic setting where the book is a core text for personal training programs.

Genres: Fitness

1418 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2004

Reviews

[Malcolm · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Textbook for COT

Covers all the basics of anatomy, phys, and training. Useful for the test. I would recommend if you are planning to take the cpt exam.

[Book]

good

[Timothy Rucinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

For someone like myself planning to take the Personal Trainer exam from ACSM this spring, the book was a good introduction to what would be covered. However, there is a bit of a line in the Appendix that indicates that what is provided in the book is not sufficient if you are serious about taking the exam. For the exam, you need to be proficient in the KSA's listed in the back, that is, the knowledge, skills and activities required for personal training as designated by the ACSM. So although I'll pour through the book again prior to sitting for the exam, it will be up to me to delve more deeply into the KSAs by focusing on other resources, some published through ACSM, some from other publishers.

Nevertheless, this is a very good book if you want to gain an overall introduction to the field and to the rudiments of exercise physiology. A great jumping off point, so to speak.

[Amy Hammond · Rating 5 out of 5]

TONS!!!!! Still reading and have been in this and 5 others for months now! Very sports and exercise science based as well as Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Biomechanics based. NOT a book to read for leisure!!!!! However I will be DONE soon and am excited to move on to a book more for leisure and/or spiritual growth. I'm taking suggestions!!!

Finally done!!! I completed my Personal Training Certification about 1 month ago!!! Grate Book!!!

[Dave Manning · Rating 4 out of 5]

This text is an incredible, comprehensive resource that I highly recommend for all health, wellness, and fitness professionals.

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

good resource. the material is approachable and the science excellent for what it seeks to present