Fundamental Principles of Exercise Physiology, 2/e
Robert A. Robergs, PhD, FASEP,
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque Steven J. Keteyian, PhD, FACSM,
Henry Ford Hospital and Medical Centers -- Detroit
ISBN: 0072462159 Copyright year: 2003
Feature Summary
Text uniquely examines the immediate as well as long-term responses to exercise for health and fitness.
Briefly introduces students to the application of exercise physiology in the clinical setting, the topic of indirect calorimetry, exercise at altitude, and the use of performance enhancing supplements among athletes.
Addresses some of the professional issues facing students entering careers in exercise physiology, and provides practical information about the profession including professional organizations, institutions, publications, and Internet homepages.
Written and organized specifically for the introductory student. Presents metabolism at the introductory level and clearly explains how cells use energy for fueling muscle contraction (catabolism) and recover from exercise.
Concludes each chapter with brief scenarios to which students can apply the content just learned.
Includes a practical and comprehensive appendix that provides basic information for using the Internet, helpful conversion units, gas volumes and indirect calorimetry, energy expenditure, and Recommended Dietary Allowances.
Includes numerous pedagogical features: chapter objectives, key terms, feature boxes, definition boxes (with pronunciation guides when appropriate), bulleted chapter summaries, review questions, applications, references, and recommended readings.
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