Physiology of Sport and Exercise [Hardcover]

Jack H. Wilmore (Author), David L. Costill (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0736000844 | ISBN-13: 978-0736000840 | Publication Date: January 2004 | Edition: 2nd

This second edition is aimed at undergraduate courses in exercise physiology, and also acts as a reference for specialists. It presents information in colour-coded chapters, outlines, key terms and points, summary boxes and study questions. There are active learning exercises. Updated information includes : structure and compartmentalization of myofibrils and the sliding filament theory; neuromuscular factors and individual muscle fibre hypertrophy with resistance trainint; ergogenic aids including L-tryptophan, branched-chain amino acids, crating, chromium and glycerol; and results from longitudinal studies of older athletes.

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About the Author

Jack Wilmore is professor and head of the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University. He previously was a professor and department chair at the University of Texas and at the University of Arizona, where he served as director of the Exercise and Sports Sciences Laboratory from 1976 to 1985.

Dr. Wilmore has written extensively about exercise physiology; his works include more than 200 chapters and peer-reviewed articles, 14 books, and more than 100 lay publications. He is a member of the editorial board of several journals, including Sports Medicine, Pediatric Exercise Science, the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, the Journal of Athletic Training, and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

A former president of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Dr. Wilmore has chaired many ACSM organizational committees. He has served as a consultant for several professional teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, California Angels, and San Francisco 49ers. He is a member of the American Physiological Society and the ACSM. He is a Fellow and past president of the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education.

Dr. Wilmore earned his PhD in physical education from the University of Oregon in 1966. He and his wife, Dottie, live in College Station, Texas, and have three daughters, two granddaughters, and one grandson. His favorite leisure activities are Bible study, running, and reading.

David Costill is a Senior Scientist in the Department of Kinesiology at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and the Emeritus John and Janice Fisher Chair in Exercise Science at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He established the Ball State University Human Performance Laboratory in 1966 and served as its director for 32 years.

Dr. Costill has written and coauthored more than 400 publications over the course of his career, including books, peer-reviewed journals, and lay publications. He served as the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Sportsmedicine for 12 years. Between 1971 and 1998, he averaged 25 U.S. and international lecture trips each year. He was president of the ACSM from 1976 to 1977, a member of its Board of Trustees for 12 years, and a recipient of ACSM Citation and Honor Awards.

Dr. Costill received his PhD in physical education and physiology from The Ohio State University in 1965. He and his wife, Judy, have two daughters, Jill and Holly. In his leisure time, Dr. Costill is a private pilot, antique auto restorer, competitive Masters swimmer, and fisherman.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 710 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; 2nd edition (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736000844
• ISBN-13: 978-0736000840
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #816,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good reference material, June 19, 2001

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James Spooner (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physiology of Sport and Exercise (Hardcover)

This book is excellent consolidation of reference material which is sensibly divided into logical chapters.

It covers every area of sport performance in well-documented and example-driven text, colour diagrams and graphical representations. It is a generic reference book, which does not focus on specific sports activities, but uses examples from a wide range of sports to demonstrate the body's response to exercise, training and the passage of time.

I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to get a detailed overview of the physiological responses to training, or needs specific answers to questions. An excellent index and layout also makes this a good reference book for looking up quick answers to problems. Absolutely worth the cost. Only criticism... there is a slightly schizophrenic approach to units of measure, reflecting the US imperial measurements, Keep a calculator handy to convert to SI units (eg Kgs, Kms, etc)

19 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to exercise physiology, May 9, 2000

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mushpie (Dayton, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physiology of Sport and Exercise (Hardcover)

This book is well-illustrated and easy to read, but it is really a basic text, not the end-all. For example, in the section on nutrition, the authors recommend that carbohydrates should constitute 50% of an athlete's daily calories, and yet they neglect the fact that so many people in this country do not tolerate carbohydrates well. Nutrition really needs to be adjusted to the individual's metabolism and needs, and there is really no one set magic formula that will work for everyone. But, if you keep that in mind and are looking for a good introductory text, this will serve admirably.