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Physiology of Sport and Exercise

W. Larry Kenney, Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill · 8th Edition · ISBN 9781718201729 · Human Kinetics

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Physiology of Sport and Exercise (8th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 22 chapters.

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Chapter index

Part I: Exercising Muscle

Chapter 1: Structure and Function of Exercising Muscle
Chapter 2: Fuel for Exercise: Bioenergetics and Muscle Metabolism
Chapter 3: Neural Control of Exercising Muscle
Chapter 4: Hormonal Control During Exercise

Part II: Energy Expenditure and Fatigue

Chapter 5: Energy Expenditure
Chapter 6: Fatigue, Muscle Soreness, and Muscle Cramps

Part III: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function

Chapter 7: The Cardiovascular System and Its Control
Chapter 8: The Respiratory System and Its Regulation
Chapter 9: Cardiorespiratory Responses to Acute Exercise

Part IV: Exercise Training

Chapter 10: Principles of Exercise Training
Chapter 11: Adaptations to Resistance Training
Chapter 12: Adaptations to Aerobic and Anaerobic Training
Chapter 13: Prescription of Exercise for Health and Fitness

Part V: Environmental Influences on Performance

Chapter 14: Exercise in Hot and Cold Environments
Chapter 15: Altitude, Hyperbaric Environments, and Microgravity

Part VI: Optimizing Performance in Sport

Chapter 16: Training for Sport
Chapter 17: Nutrition, Body Composition, and Obesity
Chapter 18: Ergogenic Aids in Sport

Part VII: Special Considerations in Sport, Exercise, and Physical Activity

Chapter 19: Children and Adolescents in Sport and Exercise
Chapter 20: Aging in Sport and Exercise
Chapter 21: Sex Differences in Sport and Exercise
Chapter 22: Cardiovascular Disease and Physical Activity

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Physiology of Sport and Exercise (8th Edition) by W. Larry Kenney, Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Human Kinetics or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.