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Powers, Scott K. 1950-

Exercise physiology : theory and application to fitness and performance / Scott K. Powers, Edward T. Howley - Tenth edition - 2018 - xx, 594 pages, 38 variously numbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to exercise physiology -- Common measurements in exercise physiology -- Control of the internal environment -- Bioenergetics -- Exercise metabolism -- Cell signaling and the hormonal responses to exercise -- Exercise and the immune system -- The nervous system : structure and control of movement -- Skeletal muscle : structure and function -- Circulatory responses to exercise -- Respiration during exercise -- Acid-base balance during exercise -- The physiology of training : effect on VO2 max, performance, and strength -- Risk factors and inflammation : links to chronic disease -- Work tests to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness -- Exercise for special populations -- Body composition and nutrition for health -- Factors affecting performance -- Laboratory assessment of human performance -- Training for the female athlete, children, special populations, and the masters athlete

ISBN: 9781259870453 1259870456

LCCN: 2016051329

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Exercise--Physiological aspects
Exercise--physiology
Physical Fitness

LC Class. No.: QP301 / .P64 2018

Dewey Class. No.: 612/.044

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QT 256