Equine Exercise Physiology

Section 1: Integrative physiology and exercise testing 1.Integrative physiology of exercise 2.Laboratory assessment of fitness NEW! 3.Exercise testing in the field Section 2: Musculoskeletal system 4.Muscle physiology: responses to exercise 5.Skeletal physiology: responses to exercise 6.Tendon physiology: responses to exercise and training 7.Joint physiology: responses to exercise and training 8.Biomechanics of locomotion in the athletic horse Section 3: Respiratory System 9.Upper airway function of normal horses during exercise 10.Lower airway function of normal horses: responses to training and exercise Section 4: Cardiovascular System 11.Heart and vessels: functions during exercise and response to training Section 5: Metabolism and Nutrition 12.Metabolic responses to exercise and training 13.Endocrine responses to exercise and training 14.Nutrition Section 6: Fluids and electrolytes 15.Physiology of body fluids in the equine athlete 16.Acid-base physiology during exercise and in response to training 17.Thermoregulation NEW! Section 7: Hematology and Immunology 18.Hematologic responses to exercise and training 19.Immunological responses to exercise and training Section 8: Gastrointestinal 20.Effects of exercise and training on hepatic and gastrointestinal function