Physiology of Sport and Exercise

ANNOTATION

The book contains predominantly color illustrations, with some black-and-white illustrations.

How can you make the best textbook in the field of sport and exercise physiology better? Leave it to authors Jack Wilmore and David Costill, two of the field's most respected scholars, to do so. The thoroughly revised second edition of Physiology of Sport and Exercise redefines the discipline's standard for textbooks. Improved features Here's what makes Physiology of Sport and Exercise an even better resource: * A better organization of the field's subject matter * Dynamic graphic presentations-featuring four-color photographs, graphs, and illustrations-that complement the text and encourage a deeper understanding * Clarity of language and reader-friendly presentation of information including color-coded chapters, chapter outlines, key terms and points, summary boxes, study questions, glossary and index * Thoroughly updated information based on the latest research findings * A new student study guide that features active learning exercises * Metric as well as imperial measurements Supporting materials The new edition includes dramatically improved and expanded supporting ancillary materials to help instructors teach the course. The text's supporting materials include the following: * An electronic Instructor Guide new to this edition, free with course adoptions * A revised and improved Test Bank, free with course adoptions * A much expanded Graphics Package for PowerPoint or slide presentations, free with course adoptions Plus, instructors have the added convenience of being able to travel to a website to retrieve some of the course's ancillary materials. Organization of the text The logical order of the text has been retained, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the field without being overwhelming. Wilmore and Costill thoroughly explain all concepts so students can comprehend rather than simply memorize. The text masterfully provides a solid foundation of basic physiology from which to better interpret and understand sport and exercise physiology. In Parts I through III, the authors review the major body systems and examine the body's acute response to exercise and its chronic response to training. In Part IV, students learn how the environment affects these responses. Part V examines various approaches used to optimize performance. Part VI focuses on unique concerns of special populations involved in physical activity, and Part VII examines the importance of physical activity to lifelong health. Updated information The second edition has been updated to include current information regarding the following: * Structure and compartmentalization of myofibrils and the sliding filament theory * Neuromuscular factors and individual muscle fiber hypertrophy with resistance training * Ergogenic aids including L-tryphtophan, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), L-carnitine, creatine, chromium, and glycerol * Recent results from longitudinal studies of older athletes * And much more!

FROM THE PUBLISHER

How can you make the best textbook in the field of sport and exercise physiology better? Leave it to authors Jack Wilmore and David Costill, two of the field's most respected scholars, to do so. The thoroughly revised second edition of Physiology of Sport and Exercise redefines the discipline's standard for textbooks.Here's what makes Physiology of Sport and Exercise an even better resource: A better organization of the field's subject matter Dynamic graphic presentations-featuring four-color photographs, graphs, and illustrations-that complement the text and encourage a deeper understanding Clarity of language and reader-friendly presentation of information including color-coded chapters, chapter outlines, key terms and points, summary boxes, study questions, glossary and index Thoroughly updated information based on the latest research findings A new student study guide that features active learning exercises Metric as well as imperial measurements The new edition includes dramatically improved and expanded supporting ancillary materials to help instructors teach the course. The text's supporting materials include the following: An electronic Instructor Guide new to this edition, free with course adoptions A revised and improved Test Bank, free with course adoptions A much expanded Graphics Package for PowerPoint or slide presentations, free with course adoptions Plus, instructors have the added convenience of being able to travel to a website to retrieve some of the course's ancillary materials. Now you can offer your students the very best textbook available for bringing the field of sport and exercise physiology to life. Physiology of Sport and Exercise-a powerful and engaging learning tool-offers students a jump start in their studies.

FROM THE CRITICS

Pietro Tonino

This is a textbook for exercise physiology students. This book intends to deal with exercise physiology issues and to provide the student with a comprehensive review of this field. This book is written on an appropriate level for its intended audience (students). The authors are credible and experienced. This book has a clean, concise appearance, with high-quality illustrations. It is well organized. This book is an excellent addition to any reference library. Although it is intended for students, this book will also be appreciated by more experienced readers.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer: Pietro Tonino, MD (Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine)Description: This is a textbook for exercise physiology students. Purpose: This book intends to deal with exercise physiology issues and to provide the student with a comprehensive review of this field. Audience: This book is written on an appropriate level for its intended audience (students). The authors are credible and experienced. Features: This book has a clean, concise appearance, with high-quality illustrations. It is well organized. Assessment: This book is an excellent addition to any reference library. Although it is intended for students, this book will also be appreciated by more experienced readers.

Booknews

A textbook for a graduate or undergraduate course, emphasizing how the body responds to the high physiological demands of physical activity. Covers the essentials of movement, energy for movement, cardiorespiratory function and performance, environmental influences on performance, optimizing performance in sport, age and sex considerations, and physical activity for health and fitness. Revised from the 1994 edition with more learning aids and supplementary material. Highly illustrated, mostly in color. Includes a glossary without pronunciation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

RATING

4 Stars! from Doody

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