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Kenney, W. Larry.

Physiology of sport and exercise W. Larry Kenney, Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill. - Sixth edition. - Champaign, IL Human Kinetics ©2015. - xix, 627 pages illustrations 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Structure and function of exercising muscle -- Fuel for exercise : bioenergetics and muscle metabolism -- Neural control of exercising muscle -- Hormonal control during exercise -- Energy expenditure and fatigue -- The cardiovascular system and its control -- The respiratory system and its regulation -- Cardiorespiratory responses to acute exercise -- Principles of exercise training -- Adaptations to resistance training -- Adaptations to aerobic and anaerobic training -- Exercise in hot and cold environments -- Exercise at altitude -- Training for sport -- Body composition and nutrition for sport -- Ergogenic aids in sport -- Children and adolescents in sport and exercise -- Aging in sport and exercise -- Sex differences in sport and exercise -- Prescription of exercise for health and fitness -- Cardiovascular disease and physical activity -- Obesity, diabetes, and physical activity.

ISBN: 9781450477673 (print)

LCCN: 2014033570

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Exercise--physiology
Physical fitness--physiology
Physical Endurance--physiology.
Sports--physiology.

LC Class. No.: QP301

Dewey Class. No.: 612/.044

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QT 260