Physiology of Sport and Exercise (Hardcover)

by Jack H. Wilmore (Author), David L. Costill (Author)
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Texas A & M Univ., College Station. Introductory textbook applies the principles of human anatomy and physiology to how the body performs and responds to physical activity. Presents an historical overview and presents the basics of anatomy and physiology. Discusses how the basic energy systems works, and more. Previous edition: c1999. DNLM: Exercise--physiology.

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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 726 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; 3rd edition (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736044892
• ISBN-13: 978-0736044899
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #599,941 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	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)

25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Exercise Book, February 27, 1999

By	[e-mail] (usa) - See all my reviews

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

A good physiology exercise book is so important to understanding the body and how all of the different systems work together. This book does a great job of explaining concepts by colorful graphics and pictures. If your an advid athlete like myself you will enjoy this book. I was always chasing the new fads in exercise or trying the latest diet to trim down, they never worked. You must first understand some of the complexities of the human body. Likewise, if you want to tweak your car's engine you must first understand some of the most basic principles of a car engine before adding expensive and useless gadgets.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding introduction to the science of exercise, May 23, 2008

By	R. Povlitz "fan of reading" (California USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

After a lifetime of interest in learning about exercise, I finally got this: the proper textbook on the subject. Recommend this book for everyone interested in learning what science has found about exercise.

This book is the opposite of all those endless magazine and internet exercise tips. The authors have themselves tested and compiled the best experimentally tested findings on the causes and mechanics of exercise and the human body. Why does muscle get stronger? Can you get faster? How? Why?

Book is long and can be a bit technical. It is a textbook on exercise. It is not the end of the topic. But if you want to look at and learn about sports from the perspective of tested results, written by maybe the best teachers and minds in the field: get this book. Maximum recommend.