Fox's Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport - Hardcover

Foss, Merle; Keteyian, Steven; Fox-Day, Ann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0697259048 ISBN 13: 9780697259042

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 1997

Synopsis

Written with the physical educator, exercise specialist, physical therapist, and coach in mind, this new edition continues to offer the clear presentation, insightful explanations, depth of coverage, and straightforward writing style that students and instructors have come to expect from this leading text (originally authored by Edward Fox). Inside, you'll find the strongest presentation of aerobic and anaerobic training programs and responses available.

About this title

About the Author

Steven J Keteyian is the Program Director of Preventive Cardiology, Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute in Detroit. He is also an adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Physiology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI and Clinical Professor of Exercise Science, School of Health Sciences, Oakland University, Rochester, MI. In addition to receiving his Ph.D. from Wayne State University, Dr. Keteyian received his masters degree from the University of Northern Colorado and his undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State Colleges. Born in Detroit, Dr. Keteyian began working at Henry Ford Hospital in 1981, where the focus of his research and clinical duties currently involve patients with heart failure. In addition, he is actively involved with human performance issues and the role of exercise and physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of disease. Dr. Keteyian, is the founding and current editor of Clinical Exercise Physiology, a journal devoted to the application of exercise physiology across the spectrum of chronic diseases. He is a member of the Board of Trustees and Fellow of the American College of Sports medicine; a member of the American Physiological Society; and a member of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Dr. Keteyian has published more than 40 articles and chapters in books. His involvement with this textbook is his third academic endeavor for graduate and undergraduate students entering the field of exercise physiology. Dr. Keteyian also writes a weekly column on Health and Fitness in the Detroit News.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0697259048
• ISBN 13: 9780697259042
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 736