Student-friendly features:

Chapter objectives and summaries help to ensure that your students have mastered the material presented in each chapter
Focus on Research provides synopses from the work of respected scholars, illustrating how the principles in the chapter relate to the "real world"
Key terms appear in bold face for easy review
References at the end of each chapter direct readers to additional study resources
Useful appendices include nutritional information on the composition of foods, coverage of the metric system and conversion constants, and energy expenditure.
New to this edition:

Updated and enhanced FULL-COLOUR art programme engages the reader and aids understanding
Interviews with exercise physiology experts launch each section for reader inspiration
In a Practical Sense applies the theoretical concepts of the chapter to practical skills
Integrative Questions in every chapter ask open-ended questions and coach students in their consideration of difficult concepts
Microgravity: Exercise Physiology in the Last Frontier This new chapter explores the physiologic and anatomical challenges imposed by extended duration space missions.
On the Horizon: Molecular Biology—a New Vista for Exercise Physiology This new section introduces molecular biology and its relationship to exercise physiology research and human performance. Topics include: human genome project, cellular mutations, and DNA technology.
The power of the text lies in the extraordinary full-colour art programme and the combination of current scientific findings with the basic concepts of physical conditioning, body composition, and weight control.

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