Textbook of work physiology : physiological bases of exercise / Per-Olof Åstrand ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Åstrand, Per-Olof.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Work--Physiological aspects.

Work.

Exercise--Physiological aspects.

Exercise.

Exertion--physiology.

Exercise--physiology.

Physical Education and Training.

Medical Subjects:

Exertion--physiology.

Exercise--physiology.

Physical Education and Training.

Physical Description:

v, 649 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Other Title:

Work physiology : physiological bases of exercise

Place of Publication:

Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2003]

Summary:

Bring your knowledge of the field of work physiology to the forefront.

This updated and revised fourth edition of the respected Textbook of Work Physiology combines classical issues in exercise and work physiology with the latest scientific findings. The result is an outstanding professional reference that will be indispensable to advanced students, physiologists, clinicians, physical educators -- any professional pursuing study of the body as a working machine. Written by world-renowned exercise physiologists and sports medicine specialists, the new edition retains the important historical background and exercise physiology research conducted by the authors over the past 40 years. In addition, it brings you up to date on the growth in the field since the previous edition, presenting today's most current scientific research findings. Beyond the scientific details, the book also addresses the application of this information to the fields of exercise physiology and industrial physiology, making the resource more useful than ever.

Contents:

Our biological heritage

The cell and its regulatory mechanisms

The muscle and its contraction

Motor function

Body fluids, blood, and circulation

Respiration

Skeletal system

Physical performance

Evaluation of physical performance on the basis of tests

Body dimensions and muscular exercise

Physical training

Nutrition and physical performance

Temperature regulation

Factors affecting performance

Fatigue

Applied sport physiology

Applied work physiology

Physical activity and health.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: Textbook of work physiology / Per-Olof Åstrand, Kaare Rodahl. c1986.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 570-634) and index.

ISBN:

0736001409

OCLC:

50959032