Rev. ed. of: Physiology of sport and exercise / Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill, W. Larry Kenney.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 591-607) and index.

Structure and function of exercising muscle -- Fuel for exercise: bioenergetics and muscle metabolism substrates -- Neural control of exercising muscle -- Hormonal control during exercise -- Energy expenditure and fatigue -- The cardiovascular system and its control -- The respiratory system and its regulation -- Cardiorespiratory responses to acute exercise -- Principles of exercise training -- Adaptations to resistance training -- Adaptations to aerobic and anaerobic training -- Exercise in hot and cold environments -- Exercise at altitude -- Training for sport -- Body composition and nutrition for sport -- Ergogenic aids and sport -- Children and adolescents in sport and exercise -- Aging in sport and exercise -- Sex differences in sport and exercise -- Prescription of exercise for health and fitness -- Cardiovascular disease and physical activity -- Obesity, diabetes, and physical activity.

The leading textbook for undergraduate exercise physiology courses, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Fifth Edition, has been fully updated in both content and design. The authors, all distinguished researchers and past presidents of the American College of Sports Medicine, combine their expertise to deliver superior technical content while maintaining an accessible, reader-friendly format. The fifth edition has been redesigned to enhance its visual appeal and provide students with an improved learning experience. Completely revamped photos, illustrations, and medical artwork offer a higher level of detail and clarity to better illustrate how the body performs and responds to physical activity. In addition, the text features new and updated content based on the latest research in the field as well as a reorganized chapter structure. To facilitate a more integrated learning experience, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Fifth Edition, has an accompanying web study guide. The study guide offers updated learning activities that complement each chapter in the book, and study guide reminders in the text prompt students when to access the guide to practice, review, and develop their understanding of chapter concepts.