| Description |
x, 418 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction to exercise science -- Exercise science : a systems approach -- Exercise physiology -- Clinical exercise physiology -- Athletic training and sports medicine -- Exercise and sport nutrition -- Exercise and sport psychology -- Motor behavior -- Clinical and sport biomechanics -- Equipment and assessment in exercise science -- Careers and professional issues in exercise science -- Exercise science in the twenty-first century |
| Summary |
Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine for undergraduate students, this introduction offers the essential foundation needed for advancing studies in exercise science and related areas such as athletic training and sports medicine. The text shows how exercise science principles are applied in practice so that one can learn to help people optimize their health and athletic performance. All the core disciplines of exercise science are covered, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology, motor control and learning, nutrition, and sports injury.P |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Exercise -- Psychological aspects.
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Exercise.
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Human mechanics.
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Sports medicine.
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Sports sciences.
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Sports Medicine.
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Exercise.
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Physical Fitness.
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| Author |
American College of Sports Medicine.
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| LC no. |
2009043245 |
| ISBN |
0781778115 (paperback) |
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9780781778114 (paperback) |
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