Physiology of Sport and Exercise, 6th Edition - Hardcover

W. Larry Kenney; Jack H. Wilmore And David L. Costill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1450477674 ISBN 13: 9781450477673

Publisher: Human Kinetics Australia P/L, 2015

Synopsis

The Sixth Edition of this international bestseller frames research findings in physiology in a reader-friendly format, making this textbook a favourite of lecturers and students alike. It offers a simple way for students to develop an understanding of the body s abilities to perform various types and intensities of exercise and sport, to adapt to stressful situations and to improve its physiological capacities. Students and instructors can take advantage of the web-based ancillaries that accompany the text and include new animations, videos and audio clips. Physiology of Sport and Exercise has been a cornerstone textbook of the engaging field of exercise physiology. Through dynamic and interactive learning activities, easy-to-follow layouts, and research-oriented content, students and instructors will find this an invaluable resource for their continued education.

About this title

About the Author:

W. Larry Kenney is a professor of physiology and kinesiology at Pennsylvania State University. He is currently researching the effects of ageing and disease states such as hypertension on the control of blood flow to human skin. Jack H. Wilmore enjoyed a long and distinguished career, but sadly passed away during the preparation of this edition. David L. Costill has written and coauthored more than 430 publications over the course of his career, including six books and numerous articles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Australia P/L
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1450477674
• ISBN 13: 9781450477673
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 660