Description
Written especially for exercise science and physical education students, this text provides a solid foundation in theory illuminated by application and performance models to increase understanding and to help students apply what theyve learned in the classroom and beyond.
Product Details
Reference
49493
EAN13
9780078022531
ISBN
9780078022531
Data sheet
Publication date
2012
Issue number
8
Cover
hard cover
Pages count
640
Dimensions (mm)
221 x 277
SECTION 1:: Physiology of Exercise Chapter 0:: Introduction to Exercise Physiology Chapter 1:: Measurement of Work, Power, and Energy Expenditure Chapter 2:: Control of the Internal Environment Chapter 3:: Bioenergetics Chapter 4:: Carbohydrates Chapter 5:: Cell Signaling and the Hormonal Responses to Exercise Chapter 6:: Exercise and the Immune System Chapter 7:: The Nervous System:: Structure and Control of Movement Chapter 8:: Skeletal Muscle:: Structure and Function Chapter 9:: Circulatory Responses to Exercise Chapter 10:: Respiration During Exercise Chapter 11:: Acid-Base Balance During Exercise Chapter 12:: Temperature Regulation Chapter 13:: The Physiology of Training:: Effect on VO2 Max, Performance, Homeostasis, and Strength SECTION 2:: Physiology of Health and Fitness Chapter 14:: Risk Factors and Inflammation:: Links to Chronic Disease Chapter 15:: Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness Chapter 15:: Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness Chapter 16:: Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness Chapter 17:: Exercise for Special Populations Chapter 18:: Body Composition and Nutrition for Health SECTION 3:: Physiology of Performance Chapter 19:: Factors Affecting Performance Chapter 20:: Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance Chapter 21:: Training for Performance Chapter 22:: Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete Chapter 23:: Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance Chapter 24:: Exercise and the Environment Chapter 25:: Ergogenic Aids Appendixes