Exercise physiology : theory and application to fitness and performance /

Powers, Scott K. 1950-

Exercise physiology : theory and application to fitness and performance / Scott K. Powers, Edward T. Howley, and John Quindry. - Eleventh edition - xx, 635 [A-19, G-11, I-19] pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to exercise physiology -- Common measurements in exercise physiology -- Control of the internal environment -- Bioenergetics -- Exercise metabolism -- Cell signaling and the hormonal responses to exercise -- Exercise and the immune system -- The nervous system: structure and control of movement -- Skeletal muscle: structure and function -- Circulatory responses to exercise -- Respiration during exercise -- Acid base balance during exercise -- Temperature regulation -- The physiology of training: effects of aerobic and aerobic training -- The physiology of resistance training -- Preventing chronic disease: physical activity and healthy eating -- Exercise prescription for health and fitness -- Exercise for special populations -- Nutrition, body composition, and weight management -- Factors affecting performance -- Training for performance -- Training for the female athlete, children, special populations, and the masters athlete -- Nutrition, body composition and performance -- Exercise and the environment -- Ergogenic.

9781260570922


Exercise--Physiological aspects.

QP301 / .P64 2021

612.044 / P872e