Applied exercise & sport physiology with labs / Terry J. Houshc, Donna J. Housh [and] Herbert A. DeVries

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Housh, Terry J [author]

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Scottsdale, Arizona : Holcomb Hathaway, Publishers, Inc., c2016Edition: Fourth EditionDescription: xiii, 481 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cmISBN:

9781621590491

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LOC classification:

QP 301 .H68 2016

Contents:

Preface -- 1. Why study exercise physiology? -- 2. Structure of muscle tissue and muscle contraction -- 3. Metabolism and metabolic adaptations to training -- 4. The nervouse system -- 5. The cardiovascular system -- 6. Respiration -- 7. The endocrine system -- 8. The immune system -- 9. Health benefits of physical activity -- 10. Aerobic exercise prescriptions for public health, cardiorespiratory fitness and athletics -- 11. Muscle strength and resistance training for health and athletics -- 12. Flexibility -- 13. Sprint and speed training -- 14. Neuromuscular fatigue -- 15. Nutrition for fitness and athletics -- 16. Ergogenics aid for fitness and athletics -- 17. Environment and exercise -- 18. Growth, development, and exercise in children and adolescents -- 19. Aging and exercise -- Glossary -- Index.

Summary: "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, physician's 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."

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	NU Clark Circulation	Non-fiction	GC QP 301 .H68 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		NUCLA000005514

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"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, physician's 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."

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