Essentials of Exercise Physiology

Part 1 Energy transfer and physical activity: biology and chemistry basics for exercise physiology; energy transfer in the body; energy transfer during exercise; energy expenditure at rest and during physical activity; energy generating capacities of humans. Part 2 Nutrition for physical activity: the macro- and micro-nutrients and water; food energy and sports nutrition. Part 3 The physiologic support systems: the pulmonary system and exercise; the cardiovascular system and exercise; the neuromuscular system and exercise; hormones, exercise and training. Part 4 Exercise training and functional capacity: training the anaerobic and aerobic energy systems; training muscles to become stronger. Part 5 Factors affecting physiologic function, energy transfer and performance: ergogenic aids; environmental factors and exercise. Part 6 Body composition, weight control and the age- and health-related aspects of exercise: the composition of the human body; obesity, exercise and weight control; exercise, ageing and cardiovascular health.