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Wolters Kluwer
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS
SPORTS & EXERCISE SCIENCE
Exercise Physiology: Integrating Theory and Application
Second Edition, International Edition
William J. Kraemer, Ph.D.
February 2015 / Hardbound / 8.375 x 10.875
512 pp. / Approx. 261 Illus.
978-1-4963-0908-2
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
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A more streamlined and applied endocrine
chapter connects more with other chapters and
better prepares students for their future careers.
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A reorganized metabolic chapter is divided
into anaerobic and aerobic exercise sections to
increase comprehension.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I Foundations of Exercise Physiology
Ch. 1 Applying Research to Everyday Exercise
and Sport
Ch. 2 Essentials of Bioenergetics and Anaerobic
Metabolic Pathways
Ch. 3Aerobic Metabolism
Part II Exercise Physiology and Body
Systems
Ch. 4Skeletal Muscle System
Ch. 5The Nervous System
Ch. 6Cardiovascular System
Ch. 7Respiratory System
Ch. 8Endocrine System
Ch. 9Nutritional Support for Exercise
Ch. 10 Fluid and Electrolyte Challenges in
Exercise
Part III Nutrition and Environment
Part IV Training for Health and Performance
Ch. 11 Environmental 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. 15 Ergogenics in Exercise and Sport
Ch. 16Training Considerations for Special
Populations
ANCILLARIES
For Student:
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Video Clips from experts demonstrate
fascinating, real-life applications in a variety
of exercise science careers.
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Animations demonstrate complex concepts
in a dynamic, memorable way.
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Quiz bank provides online practice to help
ensure content mastery
For Instructor:
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A Test bank of chapter-specific questions
saves you time in building quizzes and exams
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A complete image bank enhances lecture and
exam preparation.
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LMS cartridges allow you to connect to your
preferred course management system with
ease.
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A pre-created PowerPoint Presentation
speeds lecture preparation.For Student: