Physiology of Sport and Exercise, 9th Edition (EPUB)

Combining research with extensive visual aids, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Ninth Edition With HKPropel Access, offers a simple way for students to explore the body’s response to various types and intensities of exercise and sports. The ninth edition of the text continues its legacy as a top physiology resource and favorite of instructors and students alike. Written by a team of distinguished researchers, all past presidents of the American College of Sports Medicine, this ninth edition has been updated based on the most recent standards and guidelines in the field of exercise physiology. It continues its rich tradition of offering superior illustrations, photos, and medical artwork with a modern look to encourage a deep understanding of complex topics. Additional multimedia elements provided by HKPropel enhance the educational process even more: Complex physiological processes are explained in 66 audio excerpts and 26 animations. More than 30 video segments, including a few new ones to help students make the connection between theory and practice, feature experts in the area talking about important subjects. For this edition, the digital components have been updated and modernized, and QR codes incorporated into the text facilitate rapid access to the content. Instructors can assign and monitor students’ progress directly through HKPropel, and a variety of online learning activities, key term flash card reviews, and key term quizzes provide interactive opportunities to interact with the material.

Chapter quizzes, which are automatically evaluated to assess understanding of important ideas, may also be given. Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Ninth Edition includes the most recent findings in the field together with an updated chapter-opening structure that captivates readers:

Updated information on the energy sources used during exercise
Additional information about exhaustion and workout performance
increased discussion of how insulin and exercise interact

Additional information about the lactate shuttle and threshold
Information about how vascular alterations affect the health and function of skeletal muscles
Revised Investigate Perspective sidebars that highlight new research in the topic, including more than 60 new sidebars
As in earlier editions, Physiology of Sport and Exercise stands out from other physiology resources due to its readability and simplicity of comprehension. Specialized teaching tools, such as review boxes and chapter-opening outlines, will assist students in concentrating on the main ideas covered. Each chapter concludes with a list of important terms and study questions that offer chances for self-evaluation and memory.

Students can easily refer to a thorough lexicon and up-to-date listings of popular abbreviations and conversions. A key text in the study of exercise physiology is Physiology of Sport and Exercise. The ninth edition features research-based content enhanced with visual aids, dynamic and interactive learning exercises, and simple layouts. Note: Every new print book comes with a code to access HKPropel.