Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Exercise

Contents: 1. Introduction to human anatomy. 2. Skeletal and muscular system. 3. Cardiorespiratory system. 4. Endocrine, excretory and reproductive system. 5. Nervous, digestive and sensory system. 6. Physiology of exercise. 7. Practical-anatomy and physiology.

"The present study entitled Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Exercise in all its seven chapters gives a clear idea about the complete physiology of exercise for male and female athletes. The first five chapters of this book discusses in detail on various anatomical aspects of human body like skeletal and muscle system, respiratory system, nervous system, digestive system and sensory system of human being.

The consecutive chapter deals with physiological aspects of exercise and its effects on various body systems like respiratory system and various muscle system, effects of exercise in curing diseases and how to perform these exercises. The final chapter is one use various medical equipments for conducting various tests on human body.

Hopefully, the present book will be very useful for the students and teachers of physical education and sport and its related fields." (jacket)