Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance : Exercise Physiology, 6/e
Scott K Powers,
University of Florida Edward Howley,
University of Tennessee
ISBN: 0073028630 Copyright year: 2007
Feature Summary
Develops the concept of homeostasis as a theme throughout the text to demonstrate the impact of exercise on all body systems
Enhances student learning through a wealth of learning tools, including beginning-of-chapter learning objectives, outlines, and key terms; summary boxes throughout each chapter; and end-of-chapter study questions, suggested readings, and references
Highlights exciting and new research in exercise physiology as useful information for all career choices in the field
Examines special topics in depth, reinforcing the text discussion and enhancing student learning, in "A Closer Look" boxes
Features clinical applications to health care, sports medicine, and physical therapy
Focuses on various approaches to sport that can make the difference between victory and defeat, in a feature entitled "The Winning Edge"
"Ask the Expert" boxes provide a look at what leading scientists have to say about important issues in exercise physiology
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2007 McGraw-Hill Higher Education