ABSTRACT
Instant Notes in Sport and Exercise Physiology looks at the key topics in exercise physiology and examines how each of the physiological systems responds to acute and chronic exercise. As well as reviewing special topics such as nutrition, altitude, temperature, and ergogenic acids, it assesses the importance of exercise to health and quality of life and considers the importance of exercise to adults, children and the elderly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part A|10 pages
Fundamentals of exercise physiology
part B|23 pages
Bioenergetics for movement
part C|21 pages
Skeletal muscle contraction and control
part D|18 pages
Pulmonary adaptations to exercise
part E|20 pages
Cardiovascular adaptations to exercise
part F|12 pages
Integrated neural and hormonal control of exercise
part G|21 pages
Nutrition and ergogenic aids for sports performance
part H|14 pages
Training for performance
part I|28 pages
Exercise and environmental stress
part J|16 pages
Energy balance, body composition and health
part K|8 pages
Disease, exercise and health
part L|15 pages
Exercise prescription for health
