8th Edition
by W. Larry Kenney, Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill
Physiology of Sport and
Exercise, Eighth Edition With HKPropel Access, continues its legacy as a
top physiology textbook and favorite of instructors and students
alike. Combining research with extensive visual aids, this resource
offers a simple way for students to explore the body’s response to
various types and intensities of exercise and sports.
Physiology
of Sport and Exercise, Eighth Edition, features the following
enhancements based on the latest research in the field:
- Additional information on cellular signaling and molecular adaptations
- Expanded content on obesity and sports nutrition
- Reorganized
and expanded chapters on energy expenditure and exercise prescription
that make the content more accessible to students
- Extensive
updates on important topics, including bioinformatics and big data,
reading research articles, molecular mechanisms of increased protein
synthesis, muscle cramps, and mitochondrial oxidation
- Updated
Research Perspective sidebars that emphasize emerging findings in the
field and a Research Perspectives Finder to help students locate key
content quickly
As in
previous editions, readability and ease of understanding make Physiology
of Sport and Exercise different from other physiology resources. Unique
learning aids, including chapter-opening outlines and review boxes
throughout each chapter, will help students focus on the major concepts
addressed. Study questions and a list of key terms at the end of each
chapter provide opportunities for recall and self-assessment. A
comprehensive glossary and lists of common abbreviations and
conversions provide easy reference for students.
Physiology
of Sport and Exercise has been a pivotal textbook in the field of
exercise physiology. Through this edition’s dynamic and interactive
learning activities, easy-to-follow layouts, and research-oriented
content enriched with visual supplements, students and instructors will
find this an invaluable resource for their continued education.
