Exercise physiology : laboratory manual

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    • Adams, Gene M.

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Exercise physiology : laboratory manual

Gene M. Adams

WCB McGraw-Hill, c1998

3rd ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This text consists of 25 experiments which demonstrate the physiological effects of exercise, physical conditioning and training, along with the practical application of these effects to physical health and performance in physical activity. Each experiment has instructions for assessing the reliability of the test, and forms for recording and analyzing the results collected. Sample problems and solutions are included in the appendix.

Table of Contents

  • Terminology
  • units of measure
  • dynamic strength
  • isokinetic strength
  • speed: 40, 50, and 60 yard sprints
  • vertical power
  • anaerobic cycling
  • anaerobic stepping
  • anaerobic treadmill running
  • aerobic run-walk
  • aerobic cycling
  • maximal oxygen consumption
  • resting blood pressure
  • exercise blood pressure
  • resting electrocardiogram
  • the exercise ECG
  • lung volumes
  • exercise respiration
  • lower trunk flexibility
  • body mass index
  • girth
  • skinfolds
  • hydrostatic weighing. Appendices: cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • reporting symbols and units
  • conversions
  • sample problems and solutions.

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