Exercise Physiology for Health Fitness and Performance

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ISBN: 9781451176117

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Updated for its Fourth Edition with increased art and photos, this undergraduate exercise physiology textbook integrates basic exercise physiology with research studies to stimulate learning, allowing readers to apply principles in the widest variety of exercise and sport science careers. The book has comprehensive coverage, including integrated material on special populations, and a flexible organization of independent units, so instructors can teach according to their preferred approach.Each unit is designed with a consistent and comprehensive sequence of presentation:: basic anatomy and physiology, the measurement and meaning of variables important to understanding exercise physiology, exercise responses, training principles, and special applications, problems, and considerations.
Plowman & Smith provides a consistently organized, comprehensive approach to Exercise Physiology with excellent supporting ancillary materials. Its ability to relate up to date research to key concepts and integrate special populations makes this book ideal for classroom use.

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Brand LWW

Reference 53153

EAN13 9781451176117

ISBN 9781451176117

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Publication date: 2013
Issue number: 4
Cover: hard cover
Pages count: 744
Dimensions (mm): 5403 x 7016
Weight (g): 833249

Chapter 1 The Warm-Up
/B>Metabolic System Unit
Chapter 2 Energy Production
Chapter 3 Anaerobic Metabolism During Exercise
Chapter 4 Aerobic Metabolism during Exercise
Chapter 5 Metabolic Training Principles and Adaptations
Chapter 6 Nutrition for Fitness and Athletics
Chapter 7 Body Composition:: Determination and Relationship to Health
Chapter 8 Body Composition and Weight Control

Cardiovascular System Unit
Chapter 9 RespirationChapter 10 Respiratory Exercise Response, Training Adaptations, and Special ConsiderationsChapter 11 The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 12 Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise
Chapter 13 Cardiorespiratory Training Principles and AdaptationsChapter 14 Thermoregulation
Chapter 15 Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Physical Activity

Neuromuscular–Skeletal System Unit
Chapter 16 Skeletal System
Chapter 17 Skeletal Muscle System
Chapter 18 Muscular Contraction and Movement
Chapter 19 Muscular Training Principles and Adaptations
Chapter 20 Neuromuscular Aspects of Movement

Neuroendocrine–Immune System Unit
Chapter 21 Neurohormonal Control of Exercise
Chapter 22 The Immune System, Exercise, Training, and Illness

Appendix A Units of Measure, the Metric System, and Conversions between the English and Metric Systems of Measurement
Appendix B Metabolic Calculations
Appendix C Answers to Check Your Comprehension Boxes

Glossary
Index