Exercise Science for Dummies
Exercise Science for Dummies
Biographical Note: Steve Glass, PhD, is a professor of exercise physiology at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) with more than 30 years' experience teaching and developing courses in exercise prescription,...
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Biographical Note: Steve Glass, PhD, is a professor of exercise physiology at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) with more than 30 years' experience teaching and developing courses in exercise prescription, sports medicine, and cardiac rehabilitation. Brian Hatzel, PhD, AT, ATC, is a professor in the Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Department at GVSU with more than 20 years' experience as an athletic training clinician and educator, having taught courses in athletic training, kinesiology, biomechanics, and injury assessment. Rick Albrecht, PhD, is a professor emeritus in the Department of Movement Science at GVSU. Jacket Description/Back: Discover the science of exercise and movement Exercise Science For Dummies delivers accurate and insightful info about how your body moves -- and why it moves that way -- in an easy-to-read book that's perfect for exercise professionals, athletes, personal trainers, and anyone interested in athletics or exercise. In this book, you'll learn about everything from wearable technology to the use of exercise as a form of preventive and rehabilitative medicine. You'll also explore fitness options across the human lifespan. Inside...
Table of Contents: Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Exercise Science 5 Chapter 1: Introducing Exercise Science 7 Chapter 2: Better than a Pill: Exercise Is Medicine 19 Part 2: Powering the Body: Exercise Physiology 31 Chapter 3: Let's Move, Baby! The Muscles 33 Chapter 4: Keeping the Big Wheel Turning: Exercise Metabolism 63 Chapter 5: The Body's Engine: The Cardiovascular System 91 Chapter 6: Earthlings and the Earth: Adapting to Your Environment 119 Part 3: The Physics of Movement: Basic Biomechanics 137 Chapter 7: Planning Your Movements: Motor Control 139 Chapter 8: The Nuts and Bolts of Movement 157 Chapter 9: These Joints Are A-Jumping 185 Chapter 10: Assessing Movement: Motion Analysis 213 Part 4: Improving Fitness and Performance: Putting It All Together 237 Chapter 11: Improving Physical Fitness: Training Wisely 239 Chapter 12: Managing Your Body, Not the Other Way Around 253 Chapter 13: Molding the Clay: Body Composition and Weight Management 267 Chapter 14: Measuring Performance: Fitness Trackers and the Wearables Craze 281 Chapter 15: Eating for Success: Sports Nutrition 295 Part 5: The Part of Tens 319 Chapter 16: Ten Foundations of Fitness 321 Chapter 17: Ten Facts about Obesity and Physical Inactivity 327 Chapter 18: Ten (or So) Careers for Exercise Scientists 333 Index 339 Publisher Marketing: A comprehensive guide to the science of movement Exercise Science For Dummies covers must-know information about the how and why to body movement. This useful primer covers content found in a typical introduction course in this topic area--which includes the likes of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and more. With current and helpful guidance, this book includes information on wearable technology, fitness programming across the lifespan, exercise as medicine, and the 101 on human performance, including prevention and care of injuries. With Exercise Science For Dummies, you'll:
Exercise Science For Dummies is a great guide for kinesiology and exercise science majors, coaches and personal trainers, athletes, and anyone who would like to know more about movement. |
Author: Glass, Steve
Publisher: For Dummies
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2025-05-06
BISAC: Medical / Anatomy|Health & Fitness / Reference|Medical / Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy|Health & Fitness / Exercise / General
Subjects: Exercise|Physiological aspects|Human locomotion|Self-instructional works|Handbooks and manuals|Self-help publications
Weight: 1.01 lbs
ISBN: 9781394323890
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781394323890
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