Powers, Scott K.  1950- <br/><br/>
Exercise physiology :  theory and application to fitness and performance / 
Scott K. Powers, Edward T. Howley. 
 - Tenth edition. 
 - xv, 594 pages :  29 cm.  illustrations (some colors) ; 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Introduction to exercise physiology -- Common measurements in exercise physiology -- Control of the internal environment -- Bioenergetics -- Exercise metabolism -- Cell signaling and the hormonal responses to exercise -- Exercise and the immune system -- The nervous system : structure and control of movement -- Skeletal muscle : structure and function -- Circulatory responses to exercise -- Respiration during exercise -- Acid-base balance during exercise -- The physiology of training : effect on VO2 max, performance, and strength -- Risk factors and inflammation : links to chronic disease -- Work tests to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness -- Exercise for special populations -- Body composition and nutrition for health -- Factors affecting performance -- Laboratory assessment of human performance -- Training for the female athlete, children, special populations, and the masters athlete. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781259870453 (pbk. : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2016051329 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Exercise--physiology<br/>Physical Fitness
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QP301 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>612.044