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Designed for undergraduate course work, this exercise physiology textbook unites research and theory with real-world application so students can easily relate to the concepts being presented. The unique applied approach fully engages you in discovering how the human body works and responds to exercise. You’ll not only gain a solid foundation in exercise physiology concepts, you’ll also learn how to apply these concepts on the job to optimize athletic performance and well-being. Moreover, you’ll come to understand the vital health benefits of exercise and physical activity for all individuals at all ages, including special populations. Beginning with basic exercise physiology concepts, the text progressively builds your knowledge by integrating these concepts into practical discussions of nutrition and training. The text stresses a research-based approach, enabling you to locate and evaluate the evidence you need to make good decisions. Numerous examples further underscore the importance of basic concepts and research in addressing real-life challenges in exercise and athletic training.
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"Help your students develop an understanding of exercise physiology concepts and their application athletic performance and well-being with Exercise Physiology, 2e. Using an engaging evidence-based approach that combines research and theory with practical discussions of nutrition and training, the authors help students understand how the human body works and responds to exercise. The Second Edition includes new video clips, a fresh new design, and enhanced online teaching and learning resources to save you time and help your students succeed. Instructor Resources: A pre-created PowerPoint Presentation speeds lecture preparation. A Test bank of chapter-specific questions saves you time in building quizzes and exam. A complete image bank enhances lecture and exam preparation. LMS cartridges allow you to connect to your preferred course management system with ease. Answers to Review Questions speed student assessment. Student Resources: Animations demonstrate complex concepts in a dynamic, memorable way. Video Clips from experts demonstrate fascinating, real-life applications in a variety of exercise science careers. Quiz bank provides online practice to help ensure content mastery."--Provided by publisher.
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