Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and Performance

With this new 6th Edition, Exercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and  Performance continues to provide an authoritative resource for mastering  exercise physiology. This engaging, accessible and approachable  resource integrates theoretical and research-based basic exercise  physiology with real-world application to prepare students for exciting  positions in exercise science, fitness, physical education, athletic  training, rehabilitation, coaching, and/or allied health professions.

Updated  throughout, the text uses sound pedagogical principles to explain  scientific research that is the foundation of exercise physiology and  incorporates multiple features to help students apply their knowledge to  improve human health, fitness, and performance. Content in this edition  is organized by independent units (Metabolic,  Cardiovascular-Respiratory, Neuromuscular-Skeletal, and  Neuroendocrine-Immune), offering maximum teaching flexibility for  faculty and ensuring a consistent, efficient, and effective learning  experience for students.
New Literature Search exercises reinforce the scientific basis of each discipline and boost students’ information literacy.
Current  research incorporated throughout the text keeps students up to date  with emerging topics and the latest approaches to exercise physiology.
Focus  on Application and Focus on Research boxes strengthen students’ ability  to recognize the impact of research on practice and apply basic  concepts to relevant scenarios.
Clinically Relevant boxes familiarize  students with information, situations, or case studies they may  encounter during internships or professional practice.
Check Your  Comprehension boxes reinforce the ability to work through problems,  interpret circumstances, analyze information, and deduce answers as you  move through each chapter.
Example boxes enhance problem-solving and calculation skills.
Definition boxes help students master key terminology.
Summaries highlight essential chapter takeaways at a glance.