ACSM's Introduction to Exercise Science

by Potteiger, Jeffrey A.

• ISBN13: 9780781778114
• ISBN10: 0781778115
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-01
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This introductory text offers undergraduates an essential foundation in exercise science, an umbrella term used to describe physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic performance. The book covers this dynamic and growing field and its disciplines, which include clinical exercise physiology, athletic training, sports medicine, sports nutrition, biomechanics, and sport psychology. You'll learn about body systems, basic nutrition, biomechanics, and sport psychology. You'll learn about body systems, basic nutrition, exercise behavior, different types of training, disease conditions, and advanced technology.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. iv
Acknowledgments	p. vi
Reviewers	p. vii
Introduction to Exercise Science	p. 1
What is Exercise Science?	p. 6
Historic Development of Exercise Science	p. 9
Exercise Science and the American College of Sports Medicine	p. 15
Academic Preparation in Exercise Science	p. 19
Research in Exercise Science	p. 26
Exercise Science: a Systems Approach	p. 37
Nervous System	p. 38
Muscular System	p. 42
Skeletal System	p. 46
Cardiovascular System	p. 49
Pulmonary System	p. 52
Urinary System	p. 54
Digestive System	p. 57
Endocrine System	p. 61
Immune System	p. 65
Energy Systems	p. 68
Exercise Physiology	p. 76
Historic Development of Exercise Physiology	p. 78
The Basis of Study in Exercise Physiology	p. 81
Areas of Study in Exercise Physiology	p. 84
Other Areas of Study	p. 106
Clinical Exercise Physiology	p. 113
History of Clinical Exercise Physiology	p. 114
Duties and Responsibilities	p. 117
Specific Disease Conditions	p. 130
Athletic Training and Sports Medicine	p. 148
Historic Development of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine	p. 151
Primary Responsibility Areas of Athletic Training Professionals	p. 156
Sports Medicine	p. 167
Current Issues in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine	p. 172
Exercise and Sport Nutrition	p. 182
History of Nutrition	p. 185
Basic Nutrients	p. 191
Measuring Nutritional Intake	p. 196
Nutrition for Health	p. 199
Nutrition for Sport and Athletic Performance	p. 203
Exercise and Sport Psychology	p. 218
History of Exercise and Sports Psychology	p. 221
Study of the Mind and Body	p. 225
Exercise and Mental Health	p. 236
Exercise Behavior	p. 240
Motor Behavior	p. 250
Brief History of Motor Behavior	p. 252
Motor Development	p. 257
Motor Learning	p. 262
Motor Control	p. 272
Areas of Motor Behavior Application	p. 277
Clinical and Sport Biomechanics	p. 286
History of Biomechanics	p. 288
Study of Biomechanics	p. 291
Basic Concepts Related to Kinetics	p. 298
Areas of Study in Biomechanics	p. 302
Advanced Biomechanical Concepts	p. 309
Equipment and Assessment in Exercise Science	p. 317
Pretesting Guidelines and Procedures	p. 318
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function Assessment	p. 321
Musculoskeletal Function Assessment	p. 330
Energy Balance Assessment	p. 336
Measuring Body Composition	p. 340
Blood Collection and Analysis	p. 344
Rehabilitation Assessment and Equipment	p. 347
Motor Performance	p. 349
Behavioral and Psychological Assessments	p. 353
Careers and Professional Issues in Exercise Science	p. 357
Certification, Licensure, and Registration	p. 359
Career Employment and Professional Opportunities	p. 363
Professional Organizations in Exercise Science	p. 373
Professional Organizations Related to Exercise Science	p. 380
US Government Agencies with an Interest in Exercise Science	p. 381
Additional Organizations and Agencies in Exercise Science	p. 387
Exercise Science in the Twenty-First Century	p. 390
Exercise Science and Health	p. 391
Epidemiology and Health Promotion	p. 392
Using Past Information to Improve Future Health	p. 399
What will the Future Bring?	p. 400
Exercise Science and Sport and Athletic Competition	p. 404
What will the Future Bring?	p. 405
Index	p. 413
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