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Physiology of Exercise.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Lanphere, Rosie K., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Medicine--Textbooks.
- Medicine.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] SAALCK 2025.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- The Physiology of Exercise (3rd Edition) is an essential resource for upper-level undergraduates studying exercise science. Written by Rosie Lanphere, PhD, CSCS, this text provides a clear and comprehensive exploration of how the human body responds and adapts to physical activity. Covering metabolism, energy expenditure, and the integrated roles of the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, muscular, and respiratory systems, this edition reflects the latest research and practical applications in the field. Designed with students in mind, each chapter includes learning objectives, key terms, and scholarly questions to reinforce understanding. Whether preparing for a career in exercise science or professional certification, this book offers the foundation needed to succeed.
- Contents:
- About the textbook
- Introduction to Exercise Physiology
- Control of the Internal Environment
- Bioenergetics and Metabolism
- The Basic Energy Systems
- Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise Training
- Measuring Human Energy Expenditure, Work and Power
- The Nervous System
- Structure and Function of Exercising Muscle
- The Circulatory Response to Exercise
- The Respiratory System
- The Endocrine Response to Exercise
- Glossary of Terms
- Notes:
- Description based on print resource
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