Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Seventh Edition With Web Study Guide, details human physiological responses to exercise and sport. This edition features digital components and ancillaries to better illustrate how the body performs and responds to physical activity.

Introduction. An Introduction to Exercise and Sport Physiology Focus of Exercise and Sport Physiology Acute and Chronic Responses to Exercise The Evolution of Exercise Physiology Exercise Physiology in the 21st Century Research: The Foundation for UnderstandingPart I. Exercising MuscleChapter 1. Structure and Function of Exercising Muscle Anatomy of Skeletal Muscle Muscle Fiber Contraction Muscle Fiber Types Skeletal Muscle and ExerciseChapter 2. Fuel for Exercise: Bioenergetics and Muscle Metabolism Energy Substrates Controlling the Rate of Energy Production Storing Energy: High-Energy Phosphates The Basic Energy Systems Interaction of the Energy Systems The Crossover Concept The Oxidative Capacity of MuscleChapter 3. Neural Control of Exercising Muscle Structure and Function of the Nervous System Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Sensory-Motor IntegrationChapter 4. Hormonal Control During Exercise The Endocrine System Endocrine Glands and Their Hormones: An Overview Hormonal Regulation of Metabolism During Exercise Hormonal Regulation of Fluid and Electrolytes During Exercise Hormonal Regulation of Caloric IntakeChapter 5. Energy Expenditure, Fatigue, and Muscle Soreness Measuring Energy Expenditure Energy Expenditure at Rest and During Exercise Fatigue and Its Causes Critical Power: The Link Between Energy Expenditure and Fatigue Muscle Soreness and Muscle CrampsPart II. Cardiovascular and Respiratory FunctionChapter 6. The Cardiovascular System and Its Control The Heart Vascular System BloodChapter 7. The Respiratory System and Its Regulation Pulmonary Ventilation Pulmonary Volumes Pulmonary Diffusion Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood Gas Exchange at the Muscles Regulation of Pulmonary Ventilation Afferent Feedback From Exercising LimbsChapter 8. Cardiorespiratory Responses to Acute Exercise Cardiovascular Responses to Acute Exercise Respiratory Responses to Acute ExercisePart III. Exercise TrainingChapter 9. Principles of Exercise Training Terminology General Principles of Training Resistance Training Programs Anaerobic and Aerobic Power Training ProgramsChapter 10. Adaptations to Resistance Training Resistance Training and Gains in Muscular Fitness Mechanisms of Gains in Muscle Strength Interaction Between Resistance Training and Diet Resistance Training for Special PopulationsChapter 11. Adaptations to Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Adaptations to Aerobic Training Adaptations to Anaerobic Training Adaptations to High-Intensity Interval Training Specificity of Training and Cross-TrainingPart IV. Environmental Influences on PerformanceChapter 12. Exercise in Hot and Cold Environments Body Temperature Regulation Physiological Responses to Exercise in the Heat Health Risks During Exercise in the Heat Acclimation to Exercise in the Heat Exercise in the Cold Physiological Responses to Exercise in the Cold Health Risks During Exercise in the ColdChapter 13. Exercise at Altitude Environmental Conditions at Altitude Physiological Responses to Acute Altitude Exposure Exercise and Sport Performance at Altitude Acclimation: Chronic Exposure to Altitude Altitude: Optimizing Training and Performance Health Risks of Acute Exposure to AltitudePart V. Optimizing Performance in SportChapter 14. Training for Sport Optimizing Training Periodization of Training Overtraining Tapering for Peak Performance DetrainingChapter 15. Body Composition and Nutrition for Sport Assessing Body Composition Body Composition, Weight, and Sport Performance Classification of Nutrients Water and Electrolyte Balance Nutrition and Athletic PerformanceChapter 16. Ergogenic Aids in Sport Researching Ergogenic Aids Nutritional Ergogenic Aids Anti-Doping Codes and Drug Testing Prohibited Substances and TechniquesPart VI. Age and Sex Considerations in Sport and ExerciseChapter 17. Children and Adolescents in Sport and Exercise Growth, Development, and Maturation Physiological Responses to Acute Exercise Physiological Adaptations to Exercise Training Physical Activity Patterns Among Youth Sport Performance and Specialization Special IssuesChapter 18. Aging in Sport and Exercise Height, Weight, and Body Composition Physiological Responses to Acute Exercise Physiological Adaptations to Exercise Training Sport Performance Special IssuesChapter 19. Sex Differences in Sport and Exercise Sex Versus Gender in Exercise Physiology Body Size and Composition Physiological Responses to Acute Exercise Physiological Adaptations to Exercise Training Sport Performance Special IssuesPart VII. Physical Activity for Health and FitnessChapter 20. Prescription of Exercise for Health and Fitness Health Benefits of Regular Physical Activity and Exercise Physical Activity Recommendations Health Screening Exercise Prescription Monitoring Exercise Intensity Exercise Programming Exercise and Rehabilitation of People with DiseasesChapter 21. Cardiovascular Disease and Physical Activity Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Forms of Cardiovascular Disease Understanding the Disease Process Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reducing Risk Through Physical Activity Risk of Heart Attack and Death During Exercise Exercise Training and Rehabilitation of Patients with Heart DiseaseChapter 22. Obesity, Diabetes, and Physical Activity Understanding Obesity Weight Loss Management Guidelines for Overweight and Obesity Role of Physical Activity in Weight Management and Risk Reduction Understanding Diabetes Treatment of Diabetes Role of Physical Activity in Diabetes