Table of Content
Powers/ Exercise Physiology Brief Table of Contents SECTION 1: Physiology of Exercise Introduction to Exercise Physiology 1 Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology 2 Control of the Internal Environment 3 Bioenergetics 4 Exercise Metabolism 5 Cell Signaling and the Hormonal Responses to Exercise 6 Exercise and the Immune System 7 The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement 8 Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function 9 Circulatory Responses to Exercise 10 Respiration During Exercise 11 Acid-Base Balance During Exercise 12 Temperature Regulation 13 The Physiology of Training: Effect on VO2 Max, Performance, and Strength SECTION 2: Physiology of Health and Fitness 14 Risk Factors and Inflammation: Links to Chronic Disease 15 Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness 16 Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness 17 Exercise for Special Populations 18 Body Composition and Nutrition for Health SECTION 3: Physiology of Performance 19 Factors Affecting Performance 20 Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance 21 Training for Performance 22 Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete 23 Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance 24 Exercise and the Environment 25 Ergogenic Aids Appendices can be accessed at www.mhhe.com/powers9e: Appendix A: Calculation of Oxygen Uptake and Carbon Dioxide Production Appendix B: Dietary Reference Intakes: Estimated Energy Requirements Appendix C: Dietary Reference Intakes: Vitamins Appendix D: Dietary Reference Intakes: Minerals and Elements Appendix E: Dietary Reference Intakes: Macronutrients Appendix F: Percent of Fat Estimate for Men: Sum of Triceps, Chest, and Subscapula Skinfolds Appendix G: Percent Fat Estimate for Women: Sum of Triceps, Abdomen, and Suprailium Skinfolds Glossary G-1 Credits C-1 Index I-1