2015 LWW Medical and Health Professions Education Catalogue

SPORTS & EXERCISE SCIENCE

Exercise Physiology, International Edition

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Second Edition, International Edition Integrating Theory and Application William J. Kraemer, Ph.D. February 2015 / Hardbound / 8.375 x 10.875 512 pp. / Approx. 261 Illus. 978-1-4963-0908-2

For Student: f f Video Clips from experts demonstrate fascinating, real-life applications in a variety of exercise science careers. f f Animations demonstrate complex concepts in a dynamic, memorable way. f f Quiz bank provides online practice to help ensure content mastery For Instructor: f f A Test bank of chapter-specific questions saves you time in building quizzes and exams f f A complete image bank enhances lecture and exam preparation. f f LMS cartridges allow you to connect to your preferred course management system with ease. f f A pre-created PowerPoint Presentation speeds lecture preparation.For Student: ANCILLARIES Part IV Training for Health and Performance Ch.11Environmental Challenges and Exercise Performance Ch.12Understanding and Improving Body Composition Ch.13Aerobic and Strength Training Prescription for Health and Performance Ch.14Exercise Testing for Health, Physical Fitness, and Predicting Sport Performance Ch.15Ergogenics in Exercise and Sport Ch.16Training Considerations for Special Populations Ch.6Cardiovascular System Ch.7Respiratory System Ch.8Endocrine System Ch.9Nutritional Support for Exercise Ch.10Fluid and Electrolyte Challenges in Exercise Part III Nutrition and Environment

DESCRIPTION Help your students develop an understanding of exercise physiology concepts and their application athletic performance and well-being with Exercise Physiology, 2e. Using an engaging evidence-based approach that combines research and theory with practical discussions of nutrition and training, the authors help students understand how the human body works and responds to exercise. FEATURES f f A more streamlined and applied endocrine chapter connects more with other chapters and better prepares students for their future careers. f f A reorganized metabolic chapter is divided into anaerobic and aerobic exercise sections to increase comprehension. f f Ask the Expert boxes present key issues from the real- world perspective of experts and industry leaders. f f Case studies with scenarios and questions prepare students for practice and build their critical thinking skills. f f Practical Questions from Students boxes answer the types of questions frequently asked of the authors by their students to clarify complex topics and dispel misconceptions. Part II Exercise Physiology and Body Systems Ch.1Applying Research to Everyday Exercise and Sport Ch.2Essentials of Bioenergetics and Anaerobic Metabolic Pathways Ch.3Aerobic Metabolism Part I Foundations of Exercise Physiology TABLE OF CONTENTS

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Ch.4Skeletal Muscle System Ch.5The Nervous System

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