ACSM's Fitness Assessment Manual (Lippincott Connect-ACSM)

ACSM's Fitness Assessment Manual is a practical, evidence-based guide for conducting safe and accurate health- and fitness-related assessments. Published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), this comprehensive resource provides step-by-step instructions for evaluating body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and exercise capacity. Aligned with the latest ACSM guidelines, it emphasizes standardized testing procedures, risk assessment, and interpretation of results to support exercise prescription and clinical decision-making. Ideal for students, exercise professionals, clinicians, and sports medicine practitioners, this manual serves as an essential reference for delivering effective fitness evaluations and promoting lifelong health and physical performance.