Physiology of Sport and Exercise - Softcover

Jack H. Wilmore

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0736000844 ISBN 13: 9780736000840

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 2004

Synopsis

How can you make the best textbook in the field of sport and exercise physiology better? Leave it to authors Jack Wilmore and David Costill, two of the field’s most respected scholars, to do so. The thoroughly revised second edition of Physiology of Sport and Exercise redefines the discipline’s standard for textbooks.

Improved features
Here’s what makes Physiology of Sport and Exercise an even better resource:

· A better organization of the field’s subject matter
· Dynamic graphic presentations—featuring four-color photographs, graphs, and illustrations—that complement the text and encourage a deeper understanding
· Clarity of language and reader-friendly presentation of information including color-coded chapters, chapter outlines, key terms and points, summary boxes, study questions, glossary and index
· Thoroughly updated information based on the latest research findings
· A new student study guide that features active learning exercises
· Metric as well as imperial measurements

Supporting materials
The new edition includes dramatically improved and expanded supporting ancillary materials to help instructors teach the course.

The text’s supporting materials include the following:

· An electronic Instructor Guide new to this edition, free with course adoptions
· A revised and improved Test Bank, free with course adoptions
· A much expanded Graphics Package for PowerPoint or slide presentations, free with course adoptions

Plus, instructors have the added convenience of being able to travel to a website to retrieve some of the course’s ancillary materials.

Organization of the text
The logical order of the text has been retained, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the field without being overwhelming. Wilmore and Costill thoroughly explain all concepts so students can comprehend rather than simply memorize. The text masterfully provides a solid foundation of basic physiology from which to better interpret and understand sport and exercise physiology.

In Parts I through III, the authors review the major body systems and examine the body's acute response to exercise and its chronic response to training. In Part IV, students learn how the environment affects these responses. Part V examines various approaches used to optimize performance. Part VI focuses on unique concerns of special populations involved in physical activity, and Part VII examines the importance of physical activity to lifelong health.

Updated information
The second edition has been updated to include current information regarding the following:
· Structure and compartmentalization of myofibrils and the sliding filament theory
· Neuromuscular factors and individual muscle fiber hypertrophy with resistance training
· Ergogenic aids including L-tryphtophan, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), L-carnitine, creatine, chromium, and glycerol
· Recent results from longitudinal studies of older athletes
· And much more!

Now you can offer your students the very best textbook available for bringing the field of sport and exercise physiology to life. Physiology of Sport and Exercise—a powerful and engaging learning tool—offers students a jump start in their studies. And with adoption, you’ll receive an excellent package of teaching materials free.

About this title

About the Author

Jack Wilmore is professor and head of the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University. He previously was a professor and department chair at the University of Texas and at the University of Arizona, where he served as director of the Exercise and Sports Sciences Laboratory from 1976 to 1985.

Dr. Wilmore has written extensively about exercise physiology; his works include more than 200 chapters and peer-reviewed articles, 14 books, and more than 100 lay publications. He is a member of the editorial board of several journals, including Sports Medicine, Pediatric Exercise Science, the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, the Journal of Athletic Training, and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

A former president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Dr. Wilmore has chaired many ACSM organizational committees. He has served as a consultant for several professional teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, California Angels, and San Francisco 49ers. He is a member of the American Physiological Society and the ACSM. He is a Fellow and past president of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education.

Dr. Wilmore earned his PhD in physical education from the University of Oregon in 1966. He and his wife, Dottie, live in College Station, Texas, and have three daughters, two granddaughters, and one grandson. His favorite leisure activities are Bible study, running, and reading.

David Costill is a Senior Scientist in the Department of Kinesiology at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and the Emeritus John and Janice Fisher Chair in Exercise Science at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He established the Ball State University Human Performance Laboratory in 1966 and served as its director for 32 years.

Dr. Costill has written and coauthored more than 400 publications over the course of his career, including books, peer-reviewed journals, and lay publications. He served as the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Sportsmedicine for 12 years. Between 1971 and 1998, he averaged 25 U.S. and international lecture trips each year. He was president of the ACSM from 1976 to 1977, a member of its Board of Trustees for 12 years, and a recipient of ACSM Citation and Honor Awards.

Dr. Costill received his PhD in physical education and physiology from The Ohio State University in 1965. He and his wife, Judy, have two daughters, Jill and Holly. In his leisure time, Dr. Costill is a private pilot, antique auto restorer, competitive Masters swimmer, and fisherman.

Edition details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0736000844
• ISBN 13: 9780736000840
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 710