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1 online resource (385 pages) |
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SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE AN INTRODUCTION; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Guide to the companion website; Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology; 1. Sport and Exercise in the Life Sciences; Plunging into the gene pool; Evolution, diversity and classification; Levels of biological organization; The chemistry of life; Reactions and enzymes in metabolism; Structure and function; Scientific study; References and further reading; 2. Human Anatomy and Physiology; Anatomy; Studying and visualizing the human body; Anatomical terms; Tissue types; The integumentary system; The skeleton and movement |
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Major muscles and joints of the bodyReferences and further reading; 3. Human Physiological Systems; Homeostasis; The nervous and endocrine systems; The cardiovascular system; The respiratory system; The lymphatic and immune systems; The digestive, hepatic and renal systems; The liver and biliary system; Renal and urinary system; References and further reading; 4. Skeletal Muscle Physiology and Metabolism; Muscle fibres and types; Nerve and muscle connection; Innervation; Molecular features of the sarcomere and muscle cell; Energetics and metabolism |
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Pathways of energy metabolism in skeletal muscleMuscle cell fibre types and exercise performance; References and further reading; 5. Energy Balance and Body Composition; Food and the diet; Why do we eat?; Body composition measurement; Energy balance over time; Energy and nutrient intake and its estimation; Fuels for exercise; Energy substrates of the body tissues and their metabolism; Energy expenditure and its measurement; Physical activity level, and determinants of energy expenditure; Energy balance -- techniques in perspective; Diet and physiological status/Exercise nutrition |
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Hydration and rehydration in sport and exerciseReferences and further reading; 6. Lifestyle Factors Affecting Health; Health; Measurement of health; Factors affecting health and health promotion strategies; Physical inactivity, health and disease; Nutrition, health and disease; Alcohol, health and disease; Smoking, health and disease; Recreational drugs, health and disease; References and further reading; Section 2: Biomechanics; 7. Introduction to Sports Biomechanics; What is sports biomechanics?; Sub-branches of mechanics; History of biomechanics; Biomechanical models |
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What do sports biomechanists do?References and further reading; 8. Human and Linear Kinematic Concepts; Kinematics versus kinetics; Linear kinematics; Displacement versus distance; Velocity versus speed; Vector resolution and composition; Acceleration; Interpreting graphs of kinematic data; An introduction to gait analysis; The biomechanics of running; Projectile motion; References and further reading; 9. Linear Kinetics: The Study of Force and Movement; Newton's laws of motion; Gravitational force; The application of Newton's laws of motion; Enhancing force production; Friction |
| Summary |
Sport and Exercise Science: An Introduction, Second Edition, provides a broad-based foundation in the major areas that underpin the scientific study of sport and exercise science, thus helping undergraduate students to develop a sound understanding of human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, metabolism, biomechanics and psychology related to sport, exercise and health. Key Features-comprehensive and clear explanations of key concepts-illustrated throughout with colour diagrams and photographs -activities, summaries and chapter objectives to reinforce understanding |
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The free body diagram |
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References and further reading3. Human Physiological Systems; Homeostasis; The nervous and endocrine systems; The cardiovascular system; The respiratory system; The lymphatic and immune systems; The digestive, hepatic and renal systems; The liver and biliary system; Renal and urinary system; References and further reading; 4. Skeletal Muscle Physiology and Metabolism; Muscle fibres and types; Nerve and muscle connection; Innervation; Molecular features of the sarcomere and muscle cell; Energetics and metabolism; Pathways of energy metabolism in skeletal muscle |
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References and further reading6. Lifestyle Factors affecting Health; Health; Measurement of health; Factors affecting health and health promotion strategies; Physical inactivity, health and disease; Nutrition, health and disease; Alcohol, health and disease; Smoking, health and disease; Recreational drugs, health and disease; References and further reading; Section 2: Biomechanics; 7. Introduction to Sports Biomechanics; What is sports biomechanics?; Sub-branches of mechanics; History of biomechanics; Biomechanical models; What do sports biomechanists do?; References and further reading |
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Print version record |
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Sports sciences.
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Sports -- Physiological aspects.
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Exercise -- Psychological aspects.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Sports Psychology.
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects
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Exercise -- Psychological aspects
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Sports -- Physiological aspects
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Sports -- Psychological aspects
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Sports sciences
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Watkins, Philip
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Griffin, Murray
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| ISBN |
9781444144185 |
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1444144189 |
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1299147089 |
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9781299147089 |
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