Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance - Hardcover

McArdle BS M.Ed PhD, William D.; Etc.; Katch, Frank I.; Katch, Victor L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0781725445 ISBN 13: 9780781725446

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2001

Synopsis

This thoroughly revised, updated Fifth Edition textbook provides excellent coverage of exercise physiology concepts integrated with relevant scientific information. A basic foundation to understand nutrition, energy transfer and exercise training, it unites the topics of physical conditioning, sports nutrition, body composition, weight control and more. Chapters contain bulleted Objectives and Summaries that promote mastery of the material. A 'Focus on Research' section features synopses of published studies, and interviews with nine contemporary scientists inspire students to realize their professional potential. 'Integrative Questions' pose open-ended questions for considerable reflection on complex concepts. Many new additions enhance this must-have text.

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Review:

What a publication! At last I have found a book that has unlocked a subject area that was previously dry, imposing and unattractive. -- 2002 BMA Book Competition Reviewer

Synopsis:

2002 BMA Book Competition Award Winner! Exercise Physiology, 5/e received First Prize in the Medicine Category of the 2002 BMA Book Competition. Make sure your students get the power and authority of McArdle, Katch and Katch, world class specialists in exercise, energy and nutrition in this new edition of Exercise Physiology . The extensive revision of this masterpiece combines the strengths of previous editions with content updates necessary for today's students. The Fifth Edition is a must for building a healthy foundation in nutrition, energy transfer, and exercise training. Exceptional full-colour illustrations have always been a hallmark of Exercise Physiology , and the new Fifth Edition has the most exquisite art program yet. The numerous high-quality figures, charts, tables and photographs enhance your students' understanding of important topics and reinforce key concepts.

Student-friendly features: Chapter objectives and summaries help to ensure that your students have mastered the material presented in each chapter Focus on Research provides synopses from the work of respected scholars, illustrating how the principles in the chapter relate to the "real world Key terms appear in bold for easy review References at the end of each chapter direct readers to additional study resources Useful appendices include nutritional information on the composition of foods, coverage of the metric system and conversion constants, and energy expenditure. New to this edition: Updated and enhanced FULL-COLOUR art program engages the reader and aids understanding Interviews with exercise physiology experts launch each section for reader inspiration In a Practical Sense applies the theoretical concepts of the chapter to practical skills Integrative Questions in every chapter ask open-ended questions and coach students in their consideration of difficult concepts Microgravity: Exercise Physiology in the Last FrontierThis new chapter explores the physiologic and anatomical challenges imposed by extended duration space missions.

On the Horizon: Molecular Biologyua New Vista for Exercise Physiology This new section introduces molecular biology and its relationship to exercise physiology research and human performance. Topics include: human genome project, cellular mutations, and DNA technology. The power of the text lies in the extraordinary full-colour art program and the combination of current scientific findings with the basic concepts of physical conditioning, body composition, and weight control. PLUS you can access online resources for this book at Connection - click here! Lecturers - Click here to order a Review Copy of this title !

About this edition

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0781725445
• ISBN 13: 9780781725446
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 1200