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Author:   Steve Glass ,  Brian Hatzel ,  Rick Albrecht
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.476kg
ISBN:  

9781394323890

ISBN 10:   1394323891
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   01 May 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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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

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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.

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