1. Benefits and Risks Associated with Physical Activity
2. Preexercise Evaluation
3. Health-Related Physical Fitness Testing and Interpretation
4. Clinical Exercise Testing and Interpretation
5. General Principles of Exercise Prescription
6. Exercise Prescription for Healthy Populations with Special Consideration
7. Environmental Considerations for Exercise Prescription
8. Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases
9. Exercise Prescription for Individuals with Metabolic Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
10. Exercise Testing and Prescription for Populations with Other Chronic Diseases and Health Conditions
11. Brain Health and Brain-Related Disorders
12. Behavioral Theories and Strategies for Promoting Exercise
Appendix A Common Medications
Appendix B Electrocardiogram Interpretation
Appendix C American College of Sports Medicine Certifications
Appendix D Metabolic Calculations and Methods for Prescribing Exercise Intensity