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1609139542 | Format: EPUB
ACSM's Certification Review Description
ACSM’s Certification Review is the ultimate resource to help you pass the exam to become a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS), or Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES). Highlights include:
· Case studies that reinforce concepts, organized by KSA domains
· Practice Exams that contain questions for each certification level
· Job Task Analysis tables that provide breakdowns of all the KSAs by certification level and domain
- Series: Acsms Certification Review
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fourth edition (February 6, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1609139542
- ISBN-13: 978-1609139544
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Though this book has received good reviews, I did not find the book to be very helpful in preparation for my HFS exam. As another review stated, the put the CPT, HFS, and CES study guides together, which stinks if you only need one of them. It was helpful to look at other portions of exams, since some of the certifications go over the same information.
I was very frustrated to not find any information about the newer format and percentage distribution with the HFS exam, so I was hoping this book could help me in preparing for the new management piece that counts for 15% of the total score. I felt that the case studies presented for different sections were very simple compared to the ones that are given to you on the exam. I also was not expecting much EKG material, but there were about 4-5 questions on different cardio topics, which is not covered within the HFS case studies.
I gave the book 2 out of 5 stars because I don't think it is very necessary for success on the exam. There was also a couple of typos within the practice exam questions (much easier than the true exam, BTW), which to me is unacceptable. There was a question about what qualifies HDL to be a risk factor, and ACSM put <60 mg/dL, but we know the answer is <40 mg/dL. Honestly, you could look on the ACSM website and download the pages (19 I believe) that have the KSAs for HFS on them and match them to what they list in the book. In terms of preparation, I feel that the guidelines book is the best way to go (I used the 8th edition, even though there is a 9th edition out). Just as a disclaimer, I graduated with a BS in exercise physiology in 2011, so it was a refresher for me to relearn most of the material, but I did pass!
By Graham
I thought this book was helpful since it had learning objectives and a practice test, but I had to use other books as well to feel fully prepared
By Alex Montoye
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