Fox's physiological basis for exercise and sport

Author(s)

• Foss, Merle L.
• Keteyian, Steven J.
• Fox, Edward L.

Bibliographic Information

Fox's physiological basis for exercise and sport

WCB/McGraw-Hill, c1998

6th ed. / Merle L. Foss, Steven J. Keteyian

• : acid-free paper

Other Title

Physiological basis for exercise and sport

Note

Rev. ed. of: The physiological basis for exercise and sport / Edward L. Fox, Richard W. Bowers, Merle L. Foss. 5th ed. c1993

First through 4th eds. published under title: The physiological basis of physical education and athletics

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Written with the physical educator, exercise specialist, physical therapist, and coach in mind, this new edition continues to offer the clear presentation, insightful explanations, depth of coverage, and straightforward writing style that students and instructors have come to expect from this leading text (originally authored by Edward Fox). Inside, you'll find the strongest presentation of aerobic and anaerobic training programs and responses available.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine, and KinesiologySection 1: Bioenergetics2 Energy Sources3 Recovery from Exercise4 Measurement of Energy, Work, and PowerSection 2: Neuromuscular Concepts5 Nervous Control of Muscular Movement6 Skeletal Muscle: Structure and FunctionSection 3: Cardiorespiratory Considerations7 Pulmonary Ventilation and Mechanics8 Gas Exchange and Transport9 Cardiovascular System: Function and Exercise Responses10 Cardiorespiratory ControlSection 4: Physical Training11 Methods for Anaerobic Training and Physiologic Responses12 Methods for Aerobic Training and Physiologic Responses13 Development of Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility14 Physical Activity and HealthSection 5: Nutrition and Body Weight Control15 Nutrition and Exercise Performance16 Exercise, Body Composition, and Weight ControlSection 6: Humoral Responses and Performance Aids17 Exercise and the Endocrine System18 Drugs and Ergogenic AidsSection 7: The Environment19 Temperature Regulation: Exercise in the Heat and Cold20 Performance Underwater, at High Altitude, and During and After MicrogravityAppendixesA. Symbols, Abbreviations, and NormsB. The CellC. The Gas LawsD. Calculation of Oxygen Consumption and Carbon Dioxide ProductionE. Nomogram for Calculating Body Surface Area, Conversion Table for Body Mass in Pounds to Kilograms, and Nomogram for Calculating Body Mass Index from Inches and PoundsF. Tests of Anaerobic and Aerobic PowerG. Measuring EfficiencyH. Six Key Equations to RememberGlossary

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA37936451
• ISBN:
  • 0697259048
• LCCN: 97013902
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boston, Mass.
• Pages/Volumes: xix, 620 p.
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RC1235
  • NLM : QT 260 F751f 1998
  • DC21 : 612/.044
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Sports -- Physiological aspects
  • LCSH : Exercise -- Physiological aspects
  • MESH : Sports
  • MESH : Sports Medicine
  • MESH : Physical Education and Training
  • MESH : Exercise