Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness and Performance - Softcover

Sharon A. Plowman; Bruce F. Kawin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 032110658X ISBN 13: 9780321106582

Publisher: Pearson Higher Education, 2002

Synopsis

Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness and Performance unifies basic scientific facts with applied concepts that stimulate active learning and allow for flexibility in teaching. Each unit follows a consistent and integrated sequence of presentation: basic anatomy and physiology review (including neurohormonal regulation), exercise response, training principles and applications, and special applications. For instructors and students, or anyone interested in exercise physiology.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This innovative book incorporates two new integrative approaches to exercise physiology. Each of the three major units (the cardiovascular-respiratory system, the metabolic system, and the neuromuscular-skeletal system) follows a consistent sequence of presentation, namely: basic anatomy and physiology (including neuro-hormonal regulation), the measurement and meaning of exercise physiology variables, exercise responses, training principles and adaptations, and special applications, problems, or considerations. All of the populations encountered by professionals in the workplace (children, adolescents, young to middle aged adults and the elderly) are considered within each chapter. Coverage of special topics such as strength training for children, post-menopausal osteoporosis, eating disorders in adolescents and young adults, and immunology and overtraining in elite athletes highlights specific age and sex concerns. For professionals working in the field of exercise.

About the Author

Sharon Ann Plowman is a Professor in the Department of Physical Education at Northern Illinois University and Director of the Exercise Physiology Lab.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Higher Education
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 032110658X
• ISBN 13: 9780321106582
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2