Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and Performance, Second Edition unifies basic scientific facts with
applied concepts that stimulate active learning and allow for flexibility in teaching. Each unit follows a consistent
and integrated sequence of presentation: basic anatomy and physiology review (including neurohormonal regulation),
exercise response, training principles and adaptations, and special applications. The Second Edition offers a new,
stronger media package, including InterActive Physiology®® Sampler CD-ROM, and The Physiology Place website,
packaged free with each new book.
Features:
Expanded Questions of Understanding boxes allow students to work through problems and interpret and analyze
information as it is presented, initiating active learning.
Integrated coverage of diverse populations, including women, children, and the elderly is found throughout
the book.
Each unit is intended to be independent of the others to provide maximum flexibility for each instructor in
determining course sequence.
Graphs provide basis for comparison throughout the text. Modes of exercise�distinguished by color and icon
use�are graphed according to intensity, and duration, encouraging students to compare different types of responses
(football or gymnastics to triathlons).
Special considerations such as the impact of altitude on exercise training, pollution and exercise, children
and the cardiovascular risk factors of physical activity, and exercise and upper respiratory tract infection are
covered.
Extensive supplements package including all print supplements written by the authors.
New To This Edition:
Improved Media. The Physiology Place provides students with an opportunity to test themselves and apply their
knowledge using chapter objectives, quizzes, tests, case studies, and lab activities.
Improved Media. InterActive Physiology®® Sampler CD-ROM provides one full topic from each system covered
in InterActive Physiology ®. Included with every new copy of the text. The full 7-System Suite is also available
at a discount when packaged with the book.
Chapter 2, Neuroendocrine Control of Exercise, provides comprehensive coverage on the effects of exercise on
the nervous and endocrine systems.
Chapter 17, The Immune System in Health and Disease, explains immune system reactions to acute exercise, training
adaptations, maladaptations, and disease.
Focus on Application boxes show how exercise physiology principles are applied to various aspects of fitness,
health, and nutrition.
Focus on Research boxes highlight important, new studies conducted in the field of exercise physiology.
Passport to the Internet directs students to websites related to topics covered in the book.
Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General Executive Summary is included in the appendix
to take students beyond material presented in main sections of the book.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTORY UNIT.
1. The Warm Up.
2. Neuroendocrine Control of Exercise.
METABOLIC SYSTEM UNIT.
3. Energy Production.
4. Anaerobic Metabolism During Exercise.
5.Aerobic Metabolism During Exercise.
6.Metabolic Training Principles and Adaptations.
7. Nutrition for Fitness and Athletics.
8. Body Composition: Determination and Importance.
9. Body Composition and Weight Control.
CARDIOVASCULAR-RESPIRATORY SYSTEM UNIT.
10. Respiration.
11. Respiratory Exercise Response, Training Adaptations, and Special Considerations.
12. The Cardiovascular System.
13. Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise.
14. Cardiorespiratory Training Principles and Adaptations.
15. Thermoregulation.
16. Cardiorespiratory System in Health and Disease.
17. The Immune System in Health and Disease.
NEUROMUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM UNIT.
18. Skeletal System.
19. Skeletal Muscle System.
20. Muscular Contraction and Movement.
21. Muscular Training Principles.
22. Neural Aspects of Movement.
Appendix A. Units of Measure, the Metric System, and Conversions Between the English and Metric Systems of Measurement.
Appendix B. Metabolic Calculations.
Appendix C. Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General Executive Summary.
Appendix D. A Question of Understanding Answers.
