Powers, Scott K. 1950-

Fisiología del ejercicio : teoría y aplicación a la forma física y al rendimiento / Scott K. Powers, Edward T. Howley ; traducción : Imma Estany Morros. - 8th ed. - xv, 587, [36] pages : illustrations (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: SECTION 1: Physiology of ExerciseChapter 0: Introduction to Exercise Physiology Chapter 1: Measurement of Work, Power, and Energy ExpenditureChapter 2: Control of the Internal EnvironmentChapter 3: Bioenergetics Chapter 5: Cell Signaling and the Hormonal Responses to ExerciseChapter 6: Exercise and the Immune System Chapter 7: The Nervous System: Structure and Control of MovementChapter 8: Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function Chapter 9: Circulatory Responses to ExerciseChapter 10: Respiration During ExerciseChapter 11: Acid-Base Balance During ExerciseChapter 12: Temperature RegulationChapter 13: The Physiology of Training: Effect on VO2 Max, Performance, Homeostasis, and Strength -- SECTION 2: Physiology of Health and FitnessChapter 14: Risk Factors and Inflammation: Links to Chronic DiseaseChapter 15: Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory FitnessChapter 15: Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory FitnessChapter 16: Exercise Prescriptions for Health and FitnessChapter 17: Exercise for Special PopulationsChapter 18: Body Composition and Nutrition for Health -- SECTION 3: Physiology of PerformanceChapter 19: Factors Affecting PerformanceChapter 20: Laboratory Assessment of Human PerformanceChapter 21: Training for PerformanceChapter 22: Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters AthleteChapter 23: Nutrition, Body Composition, and PerformanceChapter 24: Exercise and the EnvironmentChapter 25: Ergogenic AidsAppendixes.

"Written especially for exercise science and physical education students, this text provides a solid foundation in theory illuminated by application and performance models to increase understanding and to help students apply what they've learned in the classroom and beyond. "--

9788499104355 (hardback)

2011040085


Exercise--Physiological aspects.

QP301 / .P64 2012

612/.044