Physiology of Sport and Exercise 6th Edition

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Human Kinetics, 2015 M03 30 - 648 páginas

Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Sixth Edition, frames research findings in physiology in a reader-friendly format, making this textbook a favorite of instructors and students alike. This resource offers a simple way for students to develop an understanding of the body’s abilities to perform various types and intensities of exercise and sport, to adapt to stressful situations, and to improve its physiological capacities.

 

 

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Introduction
1
Exercising Muscle
25
Structure and Function of Exercising Muscle
27
Fuel for Exercise Bioenergetics and Muscle Metabolism
51
Neural Control of Exercising Muscle
73
Hormonal Control During Exercise
95
Energy Expenditure and Fatigue
119
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function
149
Optimizing Performance in Sport
345
Training for Sport
347
Body Composition and Nutrition for Sport
369
Ergogenic Aids in Sport
407
Age and Sex Considerations in Sport and Exercise
435
Children and Adolescents in Sport and Exercise
437
Aging in Sport and Exercise
457
Sex Differences in Sport and Exercise
481

The Cardiovascular System and Its Control
151
The Respiratory System and Its Regulation
175
Cardiorespiratory Responses to Acute Exercise
195
Exercise Training
221
Principles of Exercise Training
223
Adaptations to Resistance Training
243
Adaptations to Aerobic and Anaerobic Training
261
Environmental Influences on Performance
293
Exercise in Hot and Cold Environments
295
Exercise at Altitude
323
Physical Activity for Health and Fitness
505
Prescription of Exercise for Health and Fitness
507
Cardiovascular Disease and Physical Activity
529
Obesity Diabetes and Physical Activity
551
Glossary
577
References
591
Index
611
About the Authors
626
Ad
628
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