ACSM's Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise (Paperback)

American College of Sports Medicine

ISBN 10: 1451132115 / ISBN 13: 9781451132113

Published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2013

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Paperback. This practical text provides the theoretical foundation of behavior change and then offers specific strategies, tools, and methods you can use to motivate and inspire your clients to be active, exercise, and stay healthy.Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and written by a team of leading experts in exercise science and motivation, the book provides step-by-step instructions to help fitness/health professionals and students master client motivation techniques. Access practical resources you can use immediately on the job with forms, checklists, charts, worksheets, etc. in each chapters From the Practical Toolbox sections.Stay on top of the latest research in the field with Evidence sections that support the texts recommendations.Master a wide range of client-motivation techniques through Step-by-Step& applications.See the texts recommendations in action in real-world settings through engaging Case ScenariosImprove your retention of important information through Concept Overviews that briefly set the stage for each chapter and Take-Home Messages that highlight key points. Provides the theoretical foundation of behavior change and then offers specific strategies, tools, and methods you can use to motivate and inspire your clients to be active, exercise, and stay healthy. This title helps you access practical resources that you can use immediately on the job with forms, checklists, charts, worksheets, and more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ACSM's Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise (Paperback)
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1451132115
• ISBN 13: 9781451132113
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This practical text provides the theoretical foundation of behavior change and then offers specific strategies, tools, and methods you can use to motivate and inspire your clients to be active, exercise, and stay healthy.
Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and written by a team of leading experts in exercise science and motivation, the book provides step-by-step instructions to help fitness/health professionals and students master client motivation techniques.

• Access practical resources you can use immediately on the job with forms, checklists, charts, worksheets, etc. in each chapter's From the Practical Toolbox sections.
• Stay on top of the latest research in the field with Evidence sections that support the text's recommendations.
• Master a wide range of client-motivation techniques through Step-by-Step& applications.
• See the text's recommendations in action in real-world settings through engaging Case Scenarios
• Improve your retention of important information through Concept Overviews that briefly set the stage for each chapter and Take-Home Messages that highlight key points.