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Author Kraemer, William J., 1953- author

Title Exercise physiology : integrating theory and application / William J. Kraemer, PhD, Professor, Department of Human Services, College of Education and Human Ecology, the Ohio State University, Columbus, Steven J. Fleck, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Michael R. Deschenes, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia
Edition Second edition
Published Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer, [2016]
℗♭2016

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Description xvii, 525 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Contents Applying research to everyday exercise and sport -- Essentials of bioenergetics and anaerobic metabolic pathways -- Aerobic (Oxidative) metabolism -- Skeletal muscle system -- The Nervous system -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Endocrine system -- Nutritional support for exercise -- Fluid and electrolyte challenges in exercise -- Environmental challenges and exercise performance -- Understanding and improving body composition -- Aerobic and strength training prescription for health and performance -- Exercise testing for health, physical fitness, and predicting sport performance -- Ergogenics in exercise and sport -- Training considerations for special populations
Summary "Help your students develop an understanding of exercise physiology concepts and their application athletic performance and well-being with Exercise Physiology, 2e. Using an engaging evidence-based approach that combines research and theory with practical discussions of nutrition and training, the authors help students understand how the human body works and responds to exercise. The Second Edition includes new video clips, a fresh new design, and enhanced online teaching and learning resources to save you time and help your students succeed. Instructor Resources: A pre-created PowerPoint Presentation speeds lecture preparation. A Test bank of chapter-specific questions saves you time in building quizzes and exam. A complete image bank enhances lecture and exam preparation. LMS cartridges allow you to connect to your preferred course management system with ease. Answers to Review Questions speed student assessment. Student Resources: Animations demonstrate complex concepts in a dynamic, memorable way. Video Clips from experts demonstrate fascinating, real-life applications in a variety of exercise science careers. Quiz bank provides online practice to help ensure content mastery."-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Exercise -- Physiological aspects -- Textbooks.
Clinical exercise physiology -- Textbooks.
Sports Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.
Physical Fitness.
Genre/Form Textbooks.
Textbooks.
Author Fleck, Steven J., 1951- author
Deschenes, Michael R., author
LC no. 2014035979
ISBN 9781451193190 (hardback ;) (alk. paper)
145119319X (hardback ;) (alk. paper)