Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance, 8/e
Scott K. Powers,
University of Florida - Gainesville Edward T. Howley,
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
ISBN: 0078022533 Copyright year: 2012
Table of Contents
SECTION 1
Physiology of Exercise
0 Introduction to Exercise Physiology
1 Measurement of Work, Power, and Energy Expenditure
2 Control of the Internal Environment
3 Bioenergetics
4 Exercise Metabolism
5 Cell Signaling and the Hormonal Responses to Exercise
6 Exercise and the Immune System
7 The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement
8 Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function
9 Circulatory Responses to Exercise
10 Respiration During Exercise
11 Acid-Base Balance During Exercise
12 Temperature Regulation
13 The Physiology of Training: Effect on VO2 Max, Performance, Homeostasis, and Strength
SECTION 2
Physiology of Health and Fitness
14 Risk Factors and Inflammation: Links to Chronic Disease
15 Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness
16 Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness
17 Exercise for Special Populations
18 Body Composition and Nutrition for Health
SECTION 3
Physiology of Performance
19 Factors Affecting Performance
20 Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance
21 Training for Performance
22 Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete
23 Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance
24 Exercise and the Environment
25 Ergogenic Aids
Appendix A: Calculation of Oxygen Uptake and Carbon Dioxide Production
Appendix B: Estimated Energy Expenditure During Selected Activities
Appendix C: Physical Activity Prescriptions
Appendix D: Dietary Reference Intakes: Macronutrients
Appendix E: Dietary Reference Intakes: Vitamins and Minerals
Appendix F: Dietary Reference Intakes: Estimated Energy Requirements
Appendix G: Percent Fat Estimate for Men: Sum of Triceps, Chest, and Subscapula Skinfolds
Appendix H: Percent Fat Estimate for Women: Sum of Triceps, Abdomen, and Suprailium Skinfolds
2012