Foundations of Exercise Science

Provides an overview of the human movement sciences, combining basic science principles with applications in exercise science. This book covers the topics of physiology of exercise, sports medicine prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, biomechanics of human motion, and the mind and brain in exercise.

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This entry-level text provides an overview of the human movement sciences, combining basic science principles with applications in exercise science. Features include complete references to other biological science fields such as biochemistry, biomedical engineering and exercise immunology. Chapter objectives and summaries ensure understanding of the information covered, and application boxes illustrate practical applications related to the material. Topics covered include physiology of exercise, sports medicine prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, biomechanics of human motion, the mind and brain in exercise, and more.