BookScott K. Powers, University of Florida, Edward T. Howley, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, John Quindry, University of Montana.
Summary: "The eleventh edition of this book has undergone major revisions. Identical to all previous editions, this edition of Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance is intended for students interested in exercise physiology, medicine, clinical exercise physiology, exercise science, human performance, physical therapy, and physical education. The objective of this text is to provide the student with an up-to-date understanding of the physiology of exercise. Moreover, the book contains numerous clinical applications including a discussion of the benefits of exercise for multiple sclerosis patients and the latest information on sports-related brain injuries. This book is intended for a one-semester, upper-level undergraduate or beginning graduate exercise physiology course. Clearly, the text contains more material than can be covered in a single 15-week semester. This is by design. The book was written to be comprehensive and afford instructors the freedom to select the material that they consider to be the most important for their course. Furthermore, if desired, the book could be used in a two-semester sequence of exercise physiology courses (e.g., Exercise Physiology I and II) to cover the entire 25 chapters contained in the text"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Section 1: Physiology of exercise
Chapter 1: Common measurements in exercise physiology
Chapter 2: Control of the internal environment
Chapter 3: Bioenergetics
Chapter 4: Exercise metabolism
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
Chapter 10: Respiration during exercise
Chapter 11: Acid-base balance during exercise
Chapter 12: Temperature regulation
Chapter 13: The physiology of training effects of aerobic and anaerobic training
Chapter 14: The physiology of resistance training
Section 2: Physiology of health and fitness
Chapter 15: Preventing chronic disease : physical activity and healthy eating
Chapter 16: Exercise prescriptions for health and fitness
Chapter 17: Exercise for special populations
Chapter 18: Nutrition, body composition and weight management
Section 3: Physiology of performance
Chapter 19: Factors affecting performance
Chapter 20: Training for performance
Chapter 21: Training for the female athlete, children, special populations and the masters athlete
Chapter 22: Nutrition, body composition and performance
Chapter 23: Exercise and the environment
Chapter 24: Ergogenic aids.