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Exercise physiology for health, fitness, and performance / Denise L. Smith, Sharon A. Plowman, Michael J. Ormsbee.

Smith, Denise L., (author.). Plowman, Sharon A., (author.). Ormsbee, Michael J., (author.).

Summary:

This engaging, accessible and approachable resource integrates theoretical and research-based basic exercise physiology with real-world application to prepare students for exciting positions in exercise science, fitness, physical education, athletic training, rehabilitation, coaching, and/or allied health professions. Content in this edition is organized by independent units (Metabolic, Cardiovascular-Respiratory, Neuromuscular-Skeletal, and Neuroendocrine-Immune), offering maximum teaching flexibility for faculty and ensuring a consistent, efficient, and effective learning experience for students.

Record details

ISBN: 9781975179557
ISBN: 1975179552
Physical Description: xxii, 818 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Edition: Sixth edition.
Publisher: Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2023]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Previous edition filed under Sharon A. Plowman.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The warm-up -- Energy production -- Anaerobic metabolism during exercise -- Aerobic metabolism during exercise -- Metabolic training principles and adaptations -- Nutrition for fitness and athletics -- Body composition : determination and importance -- Body composition and weight control -- Respiration -- Respiratory exercise response, training adaptations, and special considerations -- The cardiovascular system -- Cardiovascular responses to exercise -- Cardiorespiratory training principles and adaptations -- Thermoregulation -- Cardiovascular disease risk factors and physical activity -- Skeletal system -- Skeletal muscle system -- Muscular contraction and movement -- Muscular training principles and adaptations -- Neuromuscular aspects of movement -- Neuroendocrine control of exercise -- The immune system, exercise, training, and illness.