Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Exercise Physiology Part 1. Energy: The Basis of Human Movement Section 1: Exercise Bioenergetics: Energy Developed Chapter 2: Nutrients for Physical Activity Chapter 3: Energy Sources and Production Chapter 4: Metabolic Transitions During Exercise Chapter 5: Ergometry and Calorimetry: The Measurement of Work and Energy Section 2: Heart and Lungs: Energy Delivered Chapter 6: Respiratory Exercise Physiology Chapter 7: Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology Chapter 8: Homothermal Control: Temperature Regulation During Exercise Section 3: Muscles: Energy Used Chapter 9: Neuroanatomy and Neuromuscular Control of Movement Chapter 10: Skeletal Muscle Architecture and Contraction Chapter 11: Muscle Mechanics During Activity Part 2. Applied Exercise Physiology Section 4: Physiology of Health, Fitness, and Performance Chapter 12: Nutrition and Exercise Performance Chapter 13: Body Composition for Health and Performance Chapter 14: Performance Training Section 5: Exercise Performance for Specific Populations Chapter 15: Pediatric Exercise Physiology Chapter 16: Geriatric Exercise Physiology Chapter 17: Female-Specific Issues Part 3. Exercise Physiology for Clinical Populations Section 6: Clinical Foundations Chapter 18: Introduction to Pharmacology and Disease Processes Chapter 19: Disablement and Therapeutic Exercise Chapter 20: Clinical Exercise testing Section 7: Exercise Rehabilitation and Specific Disorders Chapter 21: Exercise for Cardiopulmonary Disorders Chapter 22: Exercise for Obesity and Weight Control Chapter 23: Exercise for Oncological and Neuromusculoskeletal Diseases Appendice