2020, LWW Health Library-Exercise Science and ACSM Certification Suite, MEDICINE, REVIEW 

Doodys Collection Development Monthly 

The Exercise Science Collection consists of 18 books, 3,600 downloadable images, 100 videos, and over 2,400 multiple-choice self-assessment questions with explanations and chapter remediation. There are nine ACSM titles in the collection, including ACSM’s Introduction to Exercise Science, 3rd edition; ACSM’s Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning; and Lifelong Motor Development, 7th edition. The ACSM Certification Suiteconsists of seven ACSM titles, 700 downloadable images, 180 videos, 17 case studies, and over 1,600 multiple-choice self-assessment questions and explanations. In order to access the self-assessments of both collections, users must create a free personal account. This collection features titles such as ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, 5th edition; ACSM’s Certification Review, 5th edition; and ACSM’s Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Review. The only titles shared by both collections are ACSM’s Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual, 5th edition, and ACSM’s Exercise Testing and Prescription. 

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McCutcheon, Camille. (2020). A Review of LWW Health Library: Exercise Science and ACSM Certification Suite. Doody’s Collection Development Monthly. https://dcdm.doody.com/2020/02/a-review-of-lww-health-library-exercise-science-and-acsm-certification-suite/