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Physiology of Sport and Exercise

by: Wilmore, Jack H.; Costill, David L.

Physiology of Sport and Exercise

by: Wilmore, Jack H.; Costill, David L.

ISBN 13:
9780736000840
ISBN 10:
0736000844
Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/01/1999
Publisher: Human Kinetics

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Summary

Texas A&M Univ., College Station. Introductory textbook to the fields of sport and exercise physiology. Assumes knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Includes key terms, study questions, references, and selected readings. Color format. Previous edition: c1994.

Preface

(4)

Credits

xiii

(4)

Acknowledgments

xvii

(1)

An Introduction to Exercise and Sport Physiology

xviii

The Focus of Exercise and Sport Physiology

(1)

A Historical Perspective

(8)

The Acute Physiological Responses to Exercise

(6)

Chronic Physiological Adaptations to Training

(1)

Basic Training Principles

(3)

Research Methodology

(5)

Part I Essentials of Movement

(88)

Chapter 1 Muscular Control of Movement

(26)

The Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle

(8)

Skeletal Muscle and Exercise

(15)

Chapter 2 Neurological Control of Movement

(30)

The Structure and Function of the Nervous System

(10)

The Central Nervous System

(3)

The Peripheral Nervous System

(3)

Sensory-Motor Integration

(8)

The Motor Response

(4)

Chapter 3 Neuromuscular Adaptations to Resistance Training

(31)

Terminology

(2)

Strength Gains From Resistance Training

(10)

Muscle Soreness

(4)

Designing Resistance Training Programs

100

(6)

Resistance Training for Special Populations

106

(7)

Part II Energy for Movement

113

(92)

Chapter 4 Metabolism and Basic Energy Systems

114

(42)

Energy for Cellular Activity

116

(4)

Bioenergetics: ATP Production

120

(10)

Measuring Energy Use During Exercise

130

(8)

Energy Expenditure at Rest and During Exercise

138

(7)

Causes of Fatigue

145

(11)

Chapter 5 Hormonal Regulation of Exercise

156

(28)

The Nature of Hormones

159

(4)

The Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones

163

(9)

The Endocrine Response to Exercise

172

(1)

Hormonal Effects on Metabolism and Energy

172

(5)

Hormonal Effects on Fluid and Electrolyte Balance During Exercise

177

(7)

Chapter 6 Metabolic Adaptations to Training

184

(21)

Adaptations to Aerobic Training

186

(7)

Training the Aerobic System

193

(3)

Adaptations to Anaerobic Training

196

(3)

Monitoring Training Changes

199

(6)

Part III Cardiorespiratory Function and Performance

205

(104)

Chapter 7 Cardiovascular Control During Exercise

206

(38)

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System

208

(14)

Cardiovascular Response to Exercise

222

(22)

Chapter 8 Respiratory Regulation During Exercise

244

(30)

Pulmonary Ventilation

246

(4)

Pulmonary Diffusion

250

(3)

Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

253

(3)

Gas Exchange at the Muscles

256

(3)

Regulation of Pulmonary Ventilation

259

(4)

Ventilation and Energy Metabolism

263

(2)

Respiratory Limitations to Performance

265

(2)

Respiratory Regulation of Acid-Base Balance

267

(7)

Chapter 9 Cardiorespiratory Adaptations to Training

274

(35)

Endurance

277

(1)

Evaluating Endurance Capacity

277

(1)

Cardiovascular Adaptations to Training

278

(13)

Respiratory Adaptations to Training

291

(2)

Metabolic Adaptations to Training

293

(4)

Long-Term Improvement in Endurance

297

(1)

Factors Affecting the Response to Aerobic Training

298

(5)

Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Performance

303

(6)

Part IV Environmental Influences on Performance

309

(72)

Chapter 10 Thermoregulation and Exercise

310

(32)

Mechanisms of Body Temperature Regulation

312

(8)

Physiological Responses to Exercise in the Heat

320

(4)

Health Risks During Exercise in the Heat

324

(5)

Acclimatization to Exercise in the Heat

329

(2)

Exercise in the Cold

331

(4)

Physiological Responses to Exercise in the Cold

335

(1)

Health Risks During Exercise in the Cold

336

(2)

Cold Acclimatization

338

(4)

Chapter 11 Exercise in Hypobaric, Hyperbaric, and Microgravity Environments

342

(39)

Hypobaric Environments: Exercising at Altitude

344

(14)

Hyperbaric Environments: Exercising Underwater

358

(9)

Microgravity Environments: Exercising in Space

367

(14)

Part V Optimizing Performance in Sport

381

(134)

Chapter 12 Quantifying Sports Training

382

(26)

Demands of Training

385

(4)

Overtraining

389

(7)

Tapering for Peak Performance

396

(1)

Detraining

397

(7)

Retraining

404

(4)

Chapter 13 Ergogenic Aids and Performance

408

(42)

Researching Ergogenic Aids

412

(3)

Pharmacological Agents

415

(12)

Hormonal Agents

427

(6)

Physiological Agents

433

(9)

Nutritional Agents

442

(8)

Chapter 14 Nutrition and Nutritional Ergogenics

450

(40)

The Six Nutrient Classes

452

(17)

Water and Electrolyte Balance

469

(6)

The Athlete's Diet

475

(4)

Gastrointestinal Function During Exercise

479

(2)

Designing Sports Drinks

481

(9)

Chapter 15 Optimal Body Weight for Performance

490

(25)

Body Build, Body Size, and Body Composition

492

(2)

Assessing Body Composition

494

(5)

Body Composition and Sports Performance

499

(3)

Weight Standards

502

(5)

Achieving Optimal Weight

507

(8)

Part VI Age and Sex Considerations in Sport and Exercise

515

(92)

Chapter 16 Growth, Development, and the Young Athlete

516

(28)

Growth and Development of the Tissues

518

(7)

Physical Performance and Physiological Function

525

(10)

Training the Child and Adolescent

535

(9)

Chapter 17 Aging and the Older Athlete

544

(26)

Sport Performance

546

(3)

Changes in Cardiorespiratory Endurance With Aging

549

(8)

Changes in Strength With Aging

557

(3)

Environmental Stress and Aging

560

(1)

Body Composition and Aging

561

(1)

Trainability of the Older Athlete

562

(8)

Chapter 18 Sex Differences and the Female Athlete

570

(37)

Body Size and Composition

572

(4)

Physiological Responses to Acute Exercise

576

(6)

Physiological Adaptations to Exercise Training

582

(4)

Athletic Performance

586

(1)

Other Considerations

586

(21)

Part VII Physical Activity for Health and Fitness

607

(85)

Chapter 19 Prescription of Exercise for Health and Fitness

608

(26)

Medical Clearance

612

(5)

The Exercise Prescription

617

(3)

Monitoring Exercise Intensity

620

(4)

The Exercise Program

624

(5)

Exercise and Rehabilitation of People With Diseases

629

(5)

Chapter 20 Cardiovascular Disease and Physical Activity

634

(28)

Forms of Cardiovascular Disease

638

(4)

Understanding the Disease Process

642

(3)

Determining Individual Risk

645

(5)

Prevention Through Physical Activity

650

(7)

Risk of Heart Attack and Death During Exercise

657

(5)

Chapter 21 Obesity, Diabetes, and Physical Activity

662

(30)

Obesity

664

(19)

Diabetes

683

(9)

Common Scientific Abbreviations and Units and Conversions

692

(1)

Glossary

693

(9)

Index

702

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