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- ISBN# 978-0-07-302863-7 (new) old ISBN#
0-07-302863-0
- authors: Powers, Scott K. & Howley,
Edward T.
- Sixth Edition
- copyright 2006
- 540 pages; hardback
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warranty: free from
defects upon arrival
- 3 day return policy on books (3 days from
receipt of order)
- especially for exercise
science and physical education students, this text provides a solid foundation in theory, illuminated by
application and performance models to increase understanding and to help students apply what they've learned in the classroom and beyond
- presents expert commentary in "Ask the
Expert," a question-and- answer feature that lets students hear what
leading scientists in exercise physiology have to say
about important issues
- highlights new research in every chapter,
addressing topics such as ways in
which exercise enhances brain functioning, new ways to estimate the oxygen
requirements of cyclists, oxidation-reduction reactions, and more
- features an Online Learning Center with
valuable resources for both
instructors and students, including an Instructor’s Manual, a book-specific PowerPoint presentation, PowerWeb research
articles, links to professional
organizations, quizzes, and more
- presents many new illustrations that
complement the text
- includes new and updated references
throughout
- offers expanded suggested reading lists
in each chapter
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Table of Contents
Section I Physiology
of Exercise
1 Physiology of
Exercise in the
United States: Its
Past, Its Future
2 Control of the
Internal Environment
3 Bioenergetics
4 Exercise
Metabolism
5 Hormonal Responses
to Exercise
6 Measurement of
Work, Power, and
Energy Expenditure
7 The Nervous
System: Structure
and Control of
Movement
8 Skeletal Muscle:
Structure and
Function
9 Circulatory
Responses to
Exercise
10 Respiration
during Exercise
11 Acid-Base Balance
during Exercise
12 Temperature
Regulation
13 The Physiology of
Training: Effect on
V02 Max,
Performance,
Homeostasis, and
Strength
Section II
Physiology of Health
and Fitness
14 Patterns in
Health and Disease:
Epidemiology and
Physiology
15 Work Tests to
Evaluate
Cardiorespiratory
Fitness
16 Exercise
Prescriptions for
Health and Fitness
17 Exercise for
Special Populations
18 Body Composition
and Nutrition for
Health
Section III
Physiology of
Performance
19 Factors Affecting
Performance
20 Laboratory
Assessment of Human
Performance
21 Training for
Performance
22 Training for the
Female Athlete,
Children, and
Special Populations
23 Nutrition, Body
Composition, and
Performance
24 Exercise and the
Environment
25 Ergogenic Aids
Appendices
A Calculation of
Oxygen Uptake and
Carbon Dioxide
Production
B Estimated Energy
Expenditure During
Selected Activities
C PARmed-X Physical
Activity Readiness
Medical Examination
D Dietary Reference
Intakes:
Macronutrients
E Dietary Reference
Intakes:
Vitamins and
Minerals
F Dietary Reference
Intakes:
Estimated Energy
Requirements
G Percent Fat
Estimate for Men:
Sum of Triceps,
Chest, and
Subscapula Skinfolds
H Percent Fat
Estimate for Women:
Sum of Triceps,
Abdomen, and
Suprailium Skinfolds
Glossary
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