Exercise physiology : theory and application to fitness and performance / Scott Powers, Edward Howley.

Author/creator Powers, Scott K., 1950-
Other author Howley, Edward T., 1943-
Format Book
Edition7th ed.
Publication InfoNew York, NY : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2009.
Description1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Subjects

Contents Section I: Physiology of exercise -- 1 : Physiology of exercise in the United States: its past, its future -- 2 : Control of the internal environment -- 3 : Bioenergetics -- 4 : Exercise metabolism -- 5 : Hormonal responses to exercise -- 6: Measurement of work, power, and energy expenditure -- 7 : The nervous system: structure and control of movement -- 8 : Skeletal muscle: structure and function -- 9 : Circulatory adaptations to exercise -- 10 : Respiration during exercise -- 11 : Acid-base balance during exercise -- 12 : Temperature regulation -- 13 : The physiology of training: effect on V02 max, performance, homeostasis, and strength -- Section II : Physiology of health and fitness -- 14 : Patterns in health and disease: epidemiology and physiology -- 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 III : Physiology of performance -- 19 : Factors affecting performance -- 20 : Work tests to evaluate performance -- 21 : Training for performance -- 22 : Training for the female athlete, children, and special populations -- 23: Nutrition, body composition, and performance -- 24 : Exercise and the environment -- 25 : Ergogenic aids -- Appendices -- Glossary.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2008040456
ISBN9780073376479 :
ISBN0073376477

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks WE 103 P888 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold