Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance [Hardcover]

Scott Powers (Author), Edward Howley (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0073028630 | ISBN-13: 978-0073028637 | Publication Date: May 8, 2006 | Edition: 6

Written especially for exercise science and physical education students, this text provides a solid foundation in theory illuminated by application and performance models to increase understanding and to help students apply what they've learned in the classroom and beyond.

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About the Author

Scott K. Powers is a Distinguished Professor and the UAA Endowed professor in the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology at the University of Florida. Powers enjoys teaching and has earned three University of Florida teaching awards. Dr. Powers’ research has focused on exercise-mediated changes in cardiac and skeletal muscle antioxidant systems and the role that these changes play in providing protection against oxidant injury. Further, he is actively investigating the mechanisms responsible for respiratory muscle weakness in patients subjected to prolonged periods of mechanical ventilation. Dr. Powers’ laboratory work has been funded by grants totaling more than five million dollars from the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, and the Florida Biomedical Research Program. This research has resulted in over 180 peer-reviewed research publications. Scott has also co-authored four college textbooks for use in exercise physiology and fitness courses. Powers is active in both the American Physiological Society and the American College of Sports Medicine. He also serves as an Associate Editor for the American Journal of Physiology-Reg. and is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Applied Physiology, the International Journal of Sports Medicine, and the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. Scott Powers received his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Carson Newman College, his master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Georgia, and a doctorate (EdD) in exercise physiology from the University of Tennessee. Powers earned a second doctoral degree (PhD) in physiology from Louisiana State University.

Edward Howley received his BS degree from Manhattan College and his MS and PhD degrees from The University of Wisconsin, Madison. He completed a one-year post-doctoral appointment at Penn State University and began his career at the University of Tennessee in 1970. He taught a variety of courses in physiology, exercise physiology and fitness testing and prescription over 36 years. He also served as an administrator of the Exercise Science program/department. He retired in 2007 and holds the rank of professor emeritus. He has received several awards for his teaching. Most of Dr. Howley’s volunteer efforts have been with the American College of Sports Medicine, where he served as president from 2002–2003. He is the Editor-in-Chief of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, and is chair of the program planning committee for the annual ACSM Health & Fitness Summit meeting.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 624 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 6 edition (May 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0073028630
• ISBN-13: 978-0073028637
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Textbook!!!, August 14, 2007

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Synergy_One (Greensboro, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance (Hardcover)

This book was used in my Exercise Phys course last year, and I must say that it is very thorough and presented in an easy-to-understand format. The text has many illustrations and graphs to show you the dynamics of each concept. I had no Exercise Physiology background prior to this class, and this book made all the difference in being successful with the new material. I have, on numerous occasion, referred back to this text for information after completing the class. I highly recommend purchasing this book at least as a reference go-to for any Exercise Science enthusiast.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely excellent resource in excellent condition., September 9, 2009

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I purchased this for personal use, not for a class, but I am sure it would be an excellent resource for either. I have found it full of essential information in a logical user friendly format. Well written, well researched, well put together. I highly reccommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars perfect condition, April 8, 2011

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The delivery time was only a couple of days and the condition of the book was excellent. The price even better..it goes for over $100.00 in any college book store. Very reputable distributor..thanks you for being honest in these days where trust is so rare..