Kenney W. Larry, Wilmore Jack H., Costill David L. (eds.) Physiology of Sport and Exercise

6th edition. — Human Kinetics, 2015. — 1486 p. — ISBN 978-1-4504-7767-3.Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Sixth Edition, frames research findings in physiology in a reader-friendly format, making this textbook a favorite of instructors and students alike. This resource 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.An Introduction to Exercise and Sport Physiology
Structure and Function of Exercising Muscle
Fuel for Exercise: Bioenergetics and Muscle Metabolism
Neural Control of Exercising Muscle
Hormonal Control During Exercise
Energy Expenditure and Fatigue
The Cardiovascular System and Its Control
The Respiratory System and Its Regulation
Cardiorespiratory Responses to Acute Exercise
Principles of Exercise Training
Adaptations to Resistance Training
Adaptations to Aerobic and Anaerobic Training
Exercise in Hot and Cold Environments
Exercise at Altitude
Training for Sport
Body Composition and Nutrition for Sport
Ergogenic Aids in Sport
Children and Adolescents in Sport and Exercise
Aging in Sport and Exercise
Sex Differences in Sport and Exercise
Prescription of Exercise for Health and Fitness
Cardiovascular Disease and Physical Activity
Obesity, Diabetes, and Physical Activity