Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance (Int'l Ed)
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Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance (Int'l Ed)

Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance (Int'l Ed)

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The ninth edition of Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance is intended for students interested in exercise physiology, clinical exercise physiology, human performance, kinesiology/exercise science, physical therapy, and physical education. The book contains numerous clinical applications, including exercise tests to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness and information on exercise training for improvements in health-related physical fitness and sports performance. This comprehensive tool is intended for a one-semester, upper-level undergraduate or beginning graduate exercise physiology course.

Table of Contents:
Powers/ Exercise Physiology Brief Table of ContentsSECTION 1: Physiology of Exercise Introduction to Exercise Physiology 1 Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology2 Control of the Internal Environment 3 Bioenergetics 4 Exercise Metabolism 5 Cell Signaling and the Hormonal Responses to Exercise 6 Exercise and the Immune System 7 The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement 8 Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function 9 Circulatory Responses to Exercise 10 Respiration During Exercise 11 Acid-Base Balance During Exercise 12 Temperature Regulation 13 The Physiology of Training: Effect on VO2 Max, Performance, and Strength SECTION 2: Physiology of Health and Fitness 14 Risk Factors and Inflammation: Links to Chronic Disease 15 Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness 16 Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness 17 Exercise for Special Populations 18 Body Composition and Nutrition for Health SECTION 3: Physiology of Performance 19 Factors Affecting Performance 20 Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance 21 Training for Performance 22 Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete 23 Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance 24 Exercise and the Environment 25 Ergogenic Aids Appendices can be accessed at www.mhhe.com/powers9e:Appendix A: Calculation of Oxygen Uptake and Carbon Dioxide ProductionAppendix B: Dietary Reference Intakes: Estimated Energy RequirementsAppendix C: Dietary Reference Intakes: VitaminsAppendix D: Dietary Reference Intakes: Minerals and ElementsAppendix E: Dietary Reference Intakes: MacronutrientsAppendix F: Percent of Fat Estimate for Men: Sum of Triceps, Chest, and Subscapula SkinfoldsAppendix G: Percent Fat Estimate for Women: Sum of Triceps, Abdomen, and Suprailium Skinfolds Glossary G-1Credits C-1Index I-1


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781259095009
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
  • Publisher Imprint: Mcgraw-Hill Education
  • Height: 272 mm
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Width: 213 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1259095002
  • Publisher Date: 16 Jan 2015
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 1127 gr


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