Reference texts
| Title | Author | Where to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Kinesiology Flow Chart Manual (book, and digital edition) | David Leaf | Triad of Health Publishing |
| Applied Kinesiology Synopsis, 2nd edition (also in Korean) | David Walther | Triad of Health Publishing, or Amazon |
| Applied Kinesiology Workshop Procedure Manual 2000–2007 | George Goodheart | Triad of Health Publishing |
| Common Glandular Dysfunctions in General Practice: An Applied Kinesiological Approach | Walter Schmitt | AKSP order form |
| Compiled Notes on Clinical Nutrition Products | Walter Schmitt | Out of print since 2016; awaiting a new edition |
| Applied Kinesiology: The Missing Link in Health Care | Scott Cuthbert | Amazon |
| Applied Kinesiology: Clinical Techniques for Lower Body Dysfunction | Scott Cuthbert | Amazon |
Some questions on the examination come from two sources that are no longer available to purchase; the board is working to rectify this: George Goodheart Research Tapes and George Goodheart Yearly Research Notes.
Other languages
- Textbooks and study materials for the German version of the Diplomate examination
- Textbooks and study materials for the Russian version of the Diplomate examination
Standards of Reference
Examination questions may be drawn from the following:
| Author | Works |
|---|---|
| George Goodheart | Workshop Procedure Manuals 1964–1998; Collection of Reprints |
| David Leaf | Flow Chart Manual |
| David Walther | Applied Kinesiology Vol. 1; Applied Kinesiology Vol. 2; Applied Kinesiology Synopsis |
| Walter Schmitt | Common Glandular Dysfunctions in General Practice: An Applied Kinesiological Approach; Compiled Notes on Clinical Nutritional Products |
Please also consult the Board of Standards' referenced list of approved AK procedures. Where models conflict, focus on the approaches listed here.