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Author Powers, Scott K. (Scott Kline), 1950- author

Title Exercise physiology : theory and application to fitness and performance / Scott K. Powers, Edward T. Howley
Edition Tenth edition
Published New York, NY : McGraw-Hill Education, [2018]
©2018

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Description xx, 594 pages, 38 variously numbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Contents 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 -- The physiology of training : effect on VO2 max, performance, and strength -- Risk factors and inflammation : links to chronic disease -- Work tests to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness -- Exercise for special populations -- Body composition and nutrition for health -- Factors affecting performance -- Laboratory assessment of human performance -- Training for the female athlete, children, special populations, and the masters athlete
Summary Designed for those interested in exercise physiology, clinical exercise physiology, human performance, kinesiology/exercise science, physical therapy and physical education. Uses many clinical applications including exercise tests to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness and information on exercise training for improvements in health-related physical fitness and sports performance. -- Publisher
Notes Previous edition: ©2015
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
Physical fitness.
Exercise -- physiology.
Physical Fitness.
Author Howley, Edward T., 1943- author
LC no. 2016051329
ISBN 1259870456
9781259870453