Exercise Physiology
Basis of Human Movement in Health and Disease
Published on 14. December 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
672 pages
978-0-7817-3592-6 (ISBN)
Description
Bridging the gap between exercise physiology principles and clinical practice, this text provides comprehensive coverage of both traditional basic science and clinical exercise physiology principles. The book presents clinical applications and examples that connect theory to practice. More than 500 full-color illustrations and numerous graphs and tables complement the text. Reader-friendly features including Perspective Boxes, Research Highlights, Biography Boxes, and Case Studies engage readers and reinforce key concepts. A bonus three-dimensional interactive anatomy CD-ROM from Primal Pictures and a Student Resource CD-ROM accompany the book. LiveAdvise online faculty support and student tutoring services are available free with the text. It is part of the "Doody's Core Titles[trademark] 2009."
Bridging the gap between exercise physiology principles and clinical practice, this text provides comprehensive coverage of both traditional basic science and clinical exercise physiology principles. The book presents clinical applications and examples that connect theory to practice. More than 500 full-color illustrations and numerous graphs and tables complement the text. Reader-friendly features including Perspective Boxes, Research Highlights, Biography Boxes, and Case Studies engage readers and reinforce key concepts. A bonus three-dimensional interactive anatomy CD-ROM from Primal Pictures and a Student Resource CD-ROM accompany the book. LiveAdvise online faculty support and student tutoring services are available free with the text. It is part of the "Doody's Core Titles[trademark] 2009."
Bridging the gap between exercise physiology principles and clinical practice, this text provides comprehensive coverage of both traditional basic science and clinical exercise physiology principles. The book presents clinical applications and examples that connect theory to practice. More than 500 full-color illustrations and numerous graphs and tables complement the text. Reader-friendly features including Perspective Boxes, Research Highlights, Biography Boxes, and Case Studies engage readers and reinforce key concepts. A bonus three-dimensional interactive anatomy CD-ROM from Primal Pictures and a Student Resource CD-ROM accompany the book. LiveAdvise online faculty support and student tutoring services are available free with the text. It is part of the "Doody's Core Titles[trademark] 2009."
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Philadelphia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
550
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
1814 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7817-3592-6 (9780781735926)
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Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to Exercise Physiology Part 1. Energy: The Basis of Human Movement Section 1: Exercise Bioenergetics: Energy Developed Chapter 2: Nutrients for Physical Activity Chapter 3: Energy Sources and Production Chapter 4: Metabolic Transitions During Exercise Chapter 5: Ergometry and Calorimetry: The Measurement of Work and Energy Section 2: Heart and Lungs: Energy Delivered Chapter 6: Respiratory Exercise Physiology Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology Chapter 8: Homothermal Control: Temperature Regulation During Exercise Section 3: Muscles: Energy Used Chapter 9: Neuroanatomy and Neuromuscular Control of Movement Chapter 10: Skeletal Muscle Architecture and Contraction Chapter 11: Muscle Mechanics During Activity Part 2. Applied Exercise Physiology Section 4: Physiology of Health, Fitness, and Performance Chapter 12: Nutrition and Exercise Performance Chapter 13: Body Composition for Health and Performance Chapter 14: Performance Training Section 5: Exercise Performance for Specific Populations Chapter 15: Pediatric Exercise Physiology Chapter 16: Geriatric Exercise Physiology Chapter 17: Female-Specific Issues Part 3. Exercise Physiology for Clinical Populations Section 6: Clinical Foundations Chapter 18: Introduction to Pharmacology and Disease Processes Chapter 19: Disablement and Therapeutic Exercise Chapter 20: Clinical Exercise testing Section 7: Exercise Rehabilitation and Specific Disorders Chapter 21: Exercise for Cardiopulmonary Disorders Chapter 22: Exercise for Obesity and Weight Control Chapter 23: Exercise for Oncological and Neuromusculoskeletal Diseases Appendice