Textbook of work physiology
- Physiological bases of exercise
Autor(es) - Per Astrand; Kaare Rodahl; Hans Dahl; Sigmund Stromme
- €130.62 €117.55
This updated and revised fourth edition of the respected Textbook of Work Physiology combines classical issues in exercise and work physiology with the latest scientific findings. The result is an outstanding professional reference that will be indispensable to advanced students, physiologists, clinicians, physical educators—any professional pursuing study of the body as a working machine.
Written by world-renowned exercise physiologists and sports medicine specialists, the new edition retains the important historical background and exercise physiology research conducted by the authors over the past 40 years. In addition, it brings you up-to-date on the growth in the field since the previous edition, presenting today’s most current scientific research findings.
Beyond the scientific details, the book also addresses the application of this information to the fields of exercise physiology and work physiology, making the resource more useful than ever.
Textbook of Work Physiology, Fourth Edition includes these updated features:
More than 1,600 references
“Classical studies” and “additional reading” side boxes for those who wish to study a topic more closely
In-depth studies taken from the working world, recreational activities, and elite sport
More than 380 illustrations, tables, and photos
Comprehensive appendix, including glossary, list of symbols, conversion tables, and definitions of terms and units
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. Our Biological Heritage
Chapter 2. The Cell and Its Regulatory Mechanisms
Chapter 3. The Muscle and Its Contraction
Chapter 4. Motor Function
Chapter 5. Body Fluids, Blood, and Circulation
Chapter 6. Respiration
Chapter 7. Skeletal System
Chapter 8. Physical Performance
Chapter 9. Evaluation of Physical Performance on the Basis of Tests
Chapter 10. Body Dimensions and Muscular Exercise
Chapter 11. Physical Training
Chapter 12. Nutrition and Physical Performance
Chapter 13. Temperature Regulation
Chapter 14. Factors Affecting Performance
Chapter 15. Fatigue
Chapter 16. Applied Sports Physiology
Chapter 17. Applied Work Physiology
Chapter 18. Physical Activity and Health
Appendix A. Definition of Units
Appendix B. Prefixes, Symbols, Unit Abbreviations
Appendix C. Conversion Tables
Appendix D. Symbols
Glossary
Index
About the Authors
- Formato: Capa dura
- Nº de páginas: 656
- Editado em: 2003
- Idioma: Inglês
- ISBN: 9780736001403