Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology : For Fitness, Performance and Health

Contents: 1. Introduction to exercise physiology and basic body systems. 2. Skeletal muscle and glucose uptake during exercise. 3. Bioenergetics: exergonic, endergonic. 4. Exercise and metabolism. 5. Cellular respiration. 6. The musculoskeletal system. 7. The mechanism of locomotor system. 8. Aerobic exercise. 9. Exercise nutrition. 10. Physical activity for health and fitness. 11. Neurological control of movement, neuromuscular function and adaptions to exercise. 12. Motor control mechanism. 13. A challenge of homeostatic control. 14. Metabolic factors in fatigue and adoptions. 15. Endocrine system adaptations. 16. Endocrine adaptations to exercise. 17. Metabolic adaptations to training. 18. Pulmonary adaptations to exercise. 19. The effects of physical activity on health and disease. Bibliography.

"This book provides basic and balanced information for the study of exercise physiology of the students of physical education and sports, physiotherapy and other allied courses. It thoroughly examines both the immediate responses to, as well as the long-term benefits of exercise. The book uses full illustrations to enhance learning. It considers various factors and stresses on the body that may alter sporting performance. It covers topics from the acute responses and chronic adaptations of the human endocrine system to the muscular activity involved in conditioning exercise, physical labour, and sport activities.

This book is an essential reference for helping to plan better programmes of physical fitness, to prepare for sports competitions, and to manage the medical care of athletes. The book covers the historical roots of exercise physiology and the basics of the scientific method; nutrition and energy transport; the fundamental physiologic support systems; the application of the scientific." (jacket)