Essentials Exercise Physiology, 3rd Edition #16317
Essentials Exercise Physiology, 3rd Edition
Author(s):
William D. McArdle; Frank I. Katch; Victor L. Katch
Summary:
Fully revised and updated, this Third Edition provides excellent coverage of the fundamentals of exercise physiology, integrating scientific and clinical information on nutrition, energy transfer, and exercise training. The book is lavishly illustrated with full-colour graphics and photos and includes real-life cases, laboratory-type activities, and practical problem-solving questions. This edition has an Integrated Workbook in the margins that reinforces concepts, presents activities to test knowledge, and aids students in taking notes. An accompanying CD-ROM contains multiple-choice and true/false questions to help students prepare for exams. Live Advise online faculty support and student tutoring services are available free with the text.
FEATURES:
* Lavishly illustrated throughout with full color graphics and photos.
* "Close up" boxes presenting real life case scenarios of both the elite athlete and the average person interested in exercising.
* Thought questions, using a practical application approach, at the end of each chapter help hone problem-solving skills. Answers provided on IRCD.
* Key terms highlighted within the text.
* FYI boxes highlight important information
* Chapter outlines, learning objectives and summaries help students focus on and retain the crucial topics.
* Selected References are included at the end of each chapter.
* Helpful appendices
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
* Student CD-ROM with multiple choice and true/false questions so students can test their knowledge or prepare for exams.
* "Mini-Workbook" in the margins offers students space to take notes and jot down questions, presents key information to help reinforce concept, and includes activities to test knowledge.
* New chapter (3) on the exercise physiology profession.
* Related websites offer students a place to look for more information
Apprendices
Appendix A Ligaments
Appendix B Muscles
Appendix C Metric System and SI units
Appendix D Trigonometric Functions
Appendix E Sample Kinematic and Kinetic Data
Contents
Section 1: Introduction to Exercise Physiology
Chapter 1: Exercise Physiology: From Past to Present
Section 2: Nutrition and Energy
Chapter 2: Macro and Micro Nutrients
Chapter 3: Food Energy and Optimum Nutrition For Exercise
Chapter 4: Nutritional (and Pharmacologic) Aids to Performance
Chapter 5: Fundamentals of Human Energy Transfer
Chapter 6: To be announced
Chapter 7: Measuring and Evaluating Human Energy-Generating Capacities During Exercise
Chapter 8: Energy Expenditure During Rest and Physical Activity
Section 3: The Physiologic Support Systems
Chapter 9: The Pulmonary System and Exercise
Chapter 10: The Cardiovascular System and Exercise
Chapter 11: The Neuromuscular System and Exercise
Chapter 12: Hormones, Exercise, and Training
Section 4: Exercise Training and Adaptations
Chapter 13: Training the Anaerobic and Aerobic Energy Systems
Chapter 14: Factors Affecting Physiological Function: The Environment and Special Aids to Performance
Section 5: Optimizing Body Composition, Successful Aging, and Health Related Exercise Benefits
Chapter 15: Body Composition, Obesity and Weight Control
Chapter 16: Exercise, Successful Aging, and Disease Prevention
Chapter 17: Clinical Aspects of Exercise Physiology
Edition/Vol: Third Edition
Pub Date: 15 Dec 2005
Media Type: Book
Secondary Media Type: CD-ROM
Pages: 875
Illustrations: 375
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