| Description |
xix, 620 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine, and Kinesiology -- Ch. 2. Energy Sources -- Ch. 3. Recovery from Exercise -- Ch. 4. Measurement of Energy, Work, and Power -- Ch. 5. Nervous Control of Muscular Movement -- Ch. 6. Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function -- Ch. 7. Pulmonary Ventilation and Mechanics -- Ch. 8. Gas Exchange and Transport -- Ch. 9. Cardiovascular System: Function and Exercise Responses -- Ch. 10. Cardiorespiratory Control -- Ch. 11. Methods for Anaerobic Training and Physiologic Responses -- Ch. 12. Methods for Aerobic Training and Physiologic Responses -- Ch. 13. Development of Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility -- Ch. 14. Physical Activity and Health -- Ch. 15. Nutrition and Exercise Performance -- Ch. 16. Exercise, Body Composition, and Weight Control -- Ch. 17. Exercise and the Endrocrine System -- Ch. 18. Drugs and Ergogenic Aids -- Ch. 19. Temperature Regulation: Exercise in the Heat and Cold -- Ch. 20. Performance Underwater, at High Altitude, and during and after Microgravity -- App. A. Symbols, Abbreviations, and Norms -- App. B. The Cell -- App. C. The Gas Laws -- App. D. Calculation of Oxygen Consumption and Carbon Dioxide Production -- App. E. Nomogram for Calculating Body Surface Area, Conversion Table for Body Mass in Pounds to Kilograms, and Nomogram for Calculating Body Mass Index from Inches and Pounds -- App. F. Tests of Anaerobic and Aerobic Power -- App. G. Measuring Efficiency -- App. H. Six Key Equations to Remember.Qp |
| Summary |
"This edition of the book provides a history of exercise science and research, and includes a section on exercise in a micro gravity environment. The beginning section on bioenergetics covers energy systems, providing students with a scientific base for study of applications." -- Blackwells |
| Notes |
First through 4th eds. published under title: The physiological basis of physical education and athletics |
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Rev. ed. of: The physiological basis for exercise and sport / Edward L. Fox, Richard W. Bowers, Merle L. Foss. 5th ed. c1993 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
System requirements; for Macintosh, Power PC, system 7.1 or newer, 16MB RAM or better, 640 X 480 X 256 color monitor, CD-ROM drive ; for Windows 95 486/66 or better, Windows 95 or newer, 16MB RAM or better, 640 X 480 X 256 color monitor, CD-ROM drive and soundblaster compatible audio card |
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Exercise -- Physiological aspects.
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Exercise.
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Physical education and training.
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Sports medicine.
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Sports -- Physiological aspects.
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Sports.
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Sports.
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Exercise.
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Physical Education and Training.
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Sports Medicine.
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Exercise.
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Physical Education and Training.
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Sports Medicine.
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Sports.
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| Author |
Fox, Edward L.
Physiological basis for exercise and sport
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Fox, Edward L.
Physiological basis of physical education and athletics
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Keteyian, Steven J.
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| LC no. |
97013902 |
| ISBN |
0697259048 (acid-free paper) |
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0697413519 |
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