Fox's physiological basis for exercise and sport.
Publication details: Boston, Mass. : WCB/McGraw-Hill, c1998.Edition: 6th edition / Merle L. Foss, Steven J. KeteyianDescription: xix, 620 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 29 cmISBN:- 0697259048 (acidfree paper)
- 9780697259042
- Physiological basis for exercise and sport
- QT 256 F751f 1998
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Chapter. 1. Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine, and Kinesiology
Section one: Bioenergetics
Chapter. 2. Energy Sources
Chapter. 3. Recovery from Exercise
Chapter. 4. Measurement of Energy, Work, and Power
Section two: Neuromuscular concepts
Chapter. 5. Nervous Control of Muscular Movement
Chapter. 6. Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function
Section three: Cardiorespiratory considerations
Chapter. 7. Pulmonary Ventilation and Mechanics
Chapter. 8. Gas Exchange and Transport
Chapter. 9. Cardiovascular System: Function and Exercise Responses
Chapter. 10. Cardiorespiratory Control
Section four: Physical training
Chapter. 11. Methods for Anaerobic Training and Physiologic Responses
Chapter. 12. Methods for Aerobic Training and Physiologic Responses
Chapter. 13. Development of Muscular Strength, Endurance, and Flexibility
Chapter. 14. Physical Activity and Health
Section five: Nutrition and body weight control
Chapter. 15. Nutrition and Exercise Performance
Chapter. 16. Exercise, Body Composition, and Weight Control
Section six: humoral responses and performance aida
Chapter. 17. Exercise and the Endrocrine System
Chapter. 18. Drugs and Ergogenic Aids
Chapter. 19. Temperature Regulation: Exercise in the Heat and Cold
Chapter. 20. Performance Underwater, at High Altitude, and during and after Microgravity
Appendix. A. Symbols, Abbreviations, and Norms
Appendix. B. The Cel
Appendix. C. The Gas Laws
Appendix. D. Calculation of Oxygen Consumption and Carbon Dioxide Production --
Appendix. E. Nomogram for Calculating Body Surface Area, Conversion Table for Body Mass in Pounds to Kilograms, and Nomogram for Calculating Body Mass
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