E-raamat: Applied Exercise and Sport Physiology, With Labs

This textbook introduces aspects of applied exercise and sport physiology, along with 18 labs. It explains the scientific foundations of exercise and sport, covering body systems, muscle, metabolism, the health benefits of physical activity, aerobic exercise prescriptions, muscle strength and resistance training, flexibility, sprinting and speed training, neuromuscular fatigue, nutrition, ergogenic aids, the role of environment, growth and development, and aging. This edition has seven new labs on anthropometric measures of health risk, non-exercise-based estimation of the ventilatory threshold, the vertical jump test for measuring muscular power of the legs, and other topics; integration of material on female athletes; refocused labs to include those that can be taught without sophisticated equipment; incorporation of the FITT-VP (frequency, intensity, time, type, volume, and progression of pattern) principle; expanded discussion of exercise prescriptions for people with conditions like obesity, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and more research on exercise and hypertension, Parkinsons disease, electromyography and mechanomyography to study muscle function, response of growth and metabolism hormones to exercise, and antioxidant supplements and muscle damage. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) By providing an introduction to the systems of the human body and covering important aspects of exercise/sport physiology, this book will be useful for students as they become exercise science professionals, physical educators, or coaches. It provides just the right amount of practical information. Applied Exercise & Sport Physiology, Fourth Edition, presents theory and application in an appealing, balanced, and manageable format. By providing an essential introduction to the systems of the human body and covering important aspects of exercise and sport physiology, it will be a useful resource for students as they learn to become exercise science professionals, physicians assistants, physical therapists, physical educators, or coaches. It provides the right amount of practical information they will need to apply in hospitals, clinics, schools, and settings such as health clubs, youth sport leagues, and similar environments.The authors have carefully designed the material to be covered easily in one semester, in an introductory course, but the book can also serve as a foundation for advanced courses. Its 18 lab experiences are matched to relevant chapters and complement the topics covered; they allow readers to apply physiological principles to exercise and sport, provide opportunities for hands-on learning and application of the scientific principles, and often dont require complex equipment.