ACSM's Introduction to Exercise Science
, by Potteiger, Jeffrey A.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780781778114 | 0781778115
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 2/1/2010
This introductory text offers undergraduates an essential foundation in exercise science, an umbrella term used to describe physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic performance. The book covers this dynamic and growing field and its disciplines, which include clinical exercise physiology, athletic training, sports medicine, sports nutrition, biomechanics, and sport psychology. You'll learn about body systems, basic nutrition, biomechanics, and sport psychology. You'll learn about body systems, basic nutrition, exercise behavior, different types of training, disease conditions, and advanced technology.