Textbook of work physiology : physiological bases of exercise / Per-Olof Åstrand ... [et al.]. - 4th ed. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2003. - v, 649 p. : ill. (some col) ; 29 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Textbook of work physiology / Per-Olof Åstrand, Kaare Rodahl. 3rd ed. c1986.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 570-634) and index.

Our biological heritage -- The cell and its regulatory mechanisms -- The muscle and its contraction -- Motor function -- Body fluids, blood, and circulation -- Respiration -- Skeletal system -- Physical performance -- Evaluation of physical performance on the basis of tests -- Body dimensions and muscular exercise -- Physical training -- Nutrition and physical performance -- Temperature regulation -- Factors affecting performance -- Fatigue -- Applied sport physiology -- Applied work physiology -- Physical activity and health.

0736001409 (hard cover) 9780736001403

2002153149


Work--Physiological aspects.
Exercise--Physiological aspects.
Exertion--physiology.
Exercise--physiology.
Physical Education and Training.

QP301 / .A67 2003

612.042

WE 103 / T355 2003