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Physical activity and exercise is most beneficial when clients adhere to a program; however, many people find it difficult to maintain such a program. Would you like to learn effective ways to address this challenge with your clients?

Based on the latest scientific research findings, ACSM’s Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise lays the theoretical foundation of behavior change and then sets forth specific strategies, tools, and methods to motivate and inspire clients to become active and stay active.

Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and written by a team of leading experts in exercise science and motivation, ACSM’s Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity and Exercise emphasizes the practical aspect of the research and evidence. Offering clear, step-by-step instructions, the book makes it easy for you to implement all the client-motivation techniques presented in the text.

Special Features Help You Motivate Clients to Exercise—

• Concept Overviews lay the foundation for each chapter.
• From the Practical Toolbox sections provide forms, checklists, charts, worksheets, and other practical resources.
• Evidence sections support the text’s recommendations with the latest research findings.
• Step-by-Step applications guide you through all the client-motivation techniques.
• Case Scenarios help you understand how to apply the text’s recommendations on the job.
• Take-Home Messages at the end of each chapter underscore the most important themes.