Brown Stanley P., Miller Wayne C., Eason Jane M. Exercise Physiology: Basis of Human Movement in Health and Disease

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006. — 673 p. — ISBN 0-7817-3592-0.Bridging the gap between exercise physiology principles and clinical practice, this text provides comprehensive coverage of both traditional basic science and clinical exercise physiology principles. The book presents clinical applications and examples that connect theory to practice. More than 500 full-color illustrations and numerous graphs and tables complement the text. Reader-friendly features including Perspective Boxes, Research Highlights, Biography Boxes, and Case Studies engage readers and reinforce key concepts.Energy: The Basis of Human Movement
Exercise Bioenergetics: Energy Developed
Heart and Lungs: Energy Delivered
Muscles: Energy Used
Applied Exercise Physiology
Physiology of Health, Fitness, and Performance
Exercise Performance for Specific Populations
Exercise Physiology for Clinical Populations
Clinical Foundations
Exercise Rehabilitation and Specific Disorders
Experiences in Work Physiology
Tests and Measures Used in Exercise Physiology
Analyzing Your Diet
Temperature Regulation During Exercise
Measuring Metabolic Transitions from Rest to Exercise
Measuring Cycling Efficiency
Ventilatory Threshold
Isometric Contractions and Cardiovascular Function
Cardiovascular Adjustments to Exercising in the Heat or Cold
Nerve Conduction Velocity
Muscle-Length Tension Relationship
Taking SOAP Notes to Evaluate Dietary Supplements
Body Composition
Fitness Testing and Activity Monitoring
Comparison of Fitness Evaluations Between Genders
Discussing Differential Diagnosis of Chest Pain
The Relationship Between V · O2 and Heart Rate During Wheelchair Exercise
Vector Analysis of the Mean QRS Axis
Assessment of the Overweight Patient