This is the loose-leaf version of Physiology of Sport and Exercise,
Seventh Edition With Web Study Guide, which offers students a
lower-priced printed version of the text. Other binding options are
also available. Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Seventh Edition
With Web Study Guide, 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 develop an understanding of the body's
abilities to perform various types and intensities of exercise and
sport, to adapt to stressful situations, and to improve its
physiological capacities. Written by a team of distinguished
researchers, all past presidents of the American College of Sports
Medicine, this seventh edition has been updated based on the most
recent position stands, standards, and guidelines in the field of
sport and exercise physiology. Throughout the text, updated photos
join with the superb illustrations and medical artwork to clarify
difficult concepts and illustrate how the body performs. Digital
components found in the web study guide now include 26 animations
that offer a dynamic way to experience physiological concepts, and
66 audio clips that provide explanations of complex physiological
processes to aid students' understanding of important illustrations
in the text. Leaders in the field discuss recent developments and
real-world applications in 27 video clips to help students connect
theoretical and practical concepts. Corresponding icons throughout
the text notify students when digital elements are available to
complement the materials. In addition to the expanded digital
components, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Seventh Edition,
features new and updated content based on the latest research in
the field: Additional information on overtraining and exercise
addiction Expanded content on fatigue and mobility in aging New
sections on epigenetics, bioinformatics, and neuromuscular function
New information on exercise genomics New Research Perspectives
emphasizing emerging findings in the field, and a new Research
Perspectives Finder to help students locate key content quickly
Ease of reading has been the standout feature of this popular text.
The seventh edition continues to offer comprehensive coverage of
the complex relationship between human physiology and exercise
while maintaining an engaging and student-friendly tone. Unique
learning features paired with an accessible layout, 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 the chapter
increase students' opportunities for recall and self-testing. A
comprehensive glossary and lists of common abbreviations and
conversions provide easy reference for students as they complete
labs and assignments. To foster an enriched learning experience,
both students and instructors can take advantage of the web-based
ancillaries that accompany the text. In addition to animations,
videos, and audio clips, the web study guide includes comprehension
quizzes to provide immediate feedback to students on their
knowledge retention as well as end-of-unit mastery checks that
students can use for evaluating their progress. Instructors are
provided with access to an instructor guide, test package,
ready-to-use chapter quizzes, and a presentation package plus image
bank. The presentation package includes PowerPoint slides with key
points and content, which can be modified to suit a variety of
class structures. An image bank features all of the graphics,
artwork, and content photos from the text for easy insertion into
tests, quizzes, handouts, and other course materials. Digital
extras-composed of the animations, videos, and audio clips that
students find in the web study guide-bolster comprehension of
challenging concepts. Physiology of Sport and Exercise has been a
pivotal textbook of the engaging field of exercise physiology.
Through 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.
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