Bioenergetics Primer for Exercise Science - Softcover

Kang, Jie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0736062416 ISBN 13: 9780736062411

Publisher: Human Kinetics(ADVANTAGE) (Consignment), 2007

Synopsis

Bioenergetics is an essential process of health, fitness and sports performance because it serves to fuel various cellular functions of the human body. This book reviews a broad spectrum of information related to bioenergetics and energy metabolism. It brings together diverse issues that are of theoretical interest and practical importance. This is an ideal textbook and reference providing readers with both knowledge and application. Combining theory with practice, this book serves as a one-stop shop for those interested in building a knowledge base and at the same time applying what they learn into their daily practice. To facilitate its use as a textbook, each section lists learning objectives at the beginning and a summary and study questions at the end of each section.

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About the Author

Jie Kang is a professor at the Department of Health and Exercise Science, The College of New Jersey. Kang has taught on a variety of exercise science courses including anatomy and physiology, applied physiology and nutrition and metabolism With over 13 years of being in academia, Kang has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on topics related to the alterations in energy metabolism, substrate utilisation, cardio-respiratory activity and perceived exertion in response to acute and chronic exercise. Kang is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and certified ACSM Exercise Specialist and has served as a director for the ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor workshop and certification for the past 7 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics(ADVANTAGE) (Consignment)
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0736062416
• ISBN 13: 9780736062411
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224