Clinical Exercise Physiology, Sixth Edition, is a comprehensive guide to the clinical aspects of exercise physiology, providing in-depth coverage of 32 chronic diseases and conditions and addressing a variety of populations. The sixth edition continues a legacy that began with the first edition in 2003. It is an ideal resource for students preparing for clinical exercise certifications, including those offered by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CEP), American Council on Exercise (Medical Exercise Specialist), Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP-CEP), Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES Exercise Science Certified Practitioner), and Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA AEP).

Clinical Exercise Physiology, Sixth Edition, employs a full-color layout and a logical progression of content to provide greater coverage and depth of diseases than is found in other clinical exercise physiology texts. It examines the effects of exercise on 32 chronic diseases and conditions, covering the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical considerations, drug and surgical therapies, and exercise testing and prescription issues for them. One of its many strengths lies in its treatment of comorbidities, addressing how one condition may affect others. Plus, specific chapters are devoted to examining exercise-related issues for four special populations.

Each chapter in this sixth edition is revised and updated to include the latest research, clinical guidelines, and position statements from professional organizations. In addition, it incorporates the following new elements: