Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and Performance

by Plowman, Sharon A.; Smith, Denise L.

• ISBN13: 9780781784061
• ISBN10: 0781784069
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-06-20
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This text combines basic exercise physiology, research studies, and special applications to stimulate learning, allowing readers to apply principles in the widest variety of exercise and sport science careers. The book's organization into independent units gives instructors the flexibility to teach according to their own approach. Each unit has a consistent and comprehensive sequence: basic anatomy and physiology, measurement and meaning of variables important to understanding exercise physiology, exercise responses, training principles, and special applications, problems, and considerations. A companion Website includes a Student Study Guide, Laboratory Manual, Instructor's Guide, Brownstone Test Generator, PowerPoint presentations, and images from the book.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTORY UNIT The Warm Up Neuroendocrine Control of Exercise METABOLIC SYSTEM UNIT Energy Production Anaerobic Metabolism During Exercise Aerobic Metabolism During Exercise Metabolic Training Principles and Adaptations Nutrition for Fitness and Athletics Body Composition Body Composition and Weight Control CARDIOVASCULAR-RESPIRATORY SYSTEM UNIT Respiration Respiratory Exercise Response, Training Adaptations, and Special Considerations The Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise Cardiorespiratory Training Principles and Adaptations Thermoregulation Cardiorespiratory System in Health and Disease The Immune System in Health and Disease NEUROMUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM UNIT Skeletal System Skeletal Muscle System Muscular Contraction and Movement Muscular Training Principles Neural Aspects of Movement APPENDIX A: Units of Measure, the Metric System, and Conversions Between the English and Metric Systems APPENDIX B: Metabolic Calculations APPENDIX C: Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General Executive Summary APPENDIX D: A Question of Understanding Answers