Physiology of Sport and Exercise

Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Eighth Edition With HKPropel Access, continues its legacy as a top physiology textbook and favorite of  instructors and students alike. Combining research with extensive visual  aids, this resource offers a simple way for students to explore the  body’s response to various types and intensities of exercise and sports.

Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Eighth Edition, features the following enhancements based on the latest research in the field: 

• Additional information on cellular signaling and molecular adaptations
• Expanded content on obesity and sports nutrition
• Reorganized  and expanded chapters on energy expenditure and exercise prescription  that make the content more accessible to students
• Extensive  updates on important topics, including bioinformatics and big data,  reading research articles, molecular mechanisms of increased protein  synthesis, muscle cramps, and mitochondrial oxidation
• Updated  Research Perspective sidebars that emphasize emerging findings in the  field and a Research Perspectives Finder to help students locate key  content quickly

 As in previous editions, readability and ease of understanding make Physiology of Sport and Exercise different from other physiology resources. Unique learning aids,  including chapter-opening outlines and review boxes throughout each  chapter, will help students focus on the major concepts addressed. Study  questions and a list of key terms at the end of each chapter provide  opportunities for recall and self-assessment. A comprehensive glossary  and lists of common abbreviations and conversions provide easy reference  for students.

Physiology of Sport and Exercise has been a pivotal textbook in the field of exercise physiology.  Through this edition’s dynamic and interactive learning activities,  easy-to-follow layouts, and research-oriented content enriched with  visual supplements, students and instructors will find this an  invaluable resource for their continued education.