Essentials of Exercise Physiology: A Comprehensive Guide for Students

Help your students succeed in their exercise physiology course and future careers with the enhanced Fifth Edition of this popular textbook. Written by esteemed authors William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch, and Victor L. Katch, this book places nutrition at the forefront of exercise physiology, making it an engaging and comprehensive resource for undergraduate students.

Student-Friendly Design and Pedagogy

The new magazine-style design and hallmark pedagogy make exercise physiology interesting and understandable for today’s students. The authors’ engaging writing style and updated content reflect the latest trends and research in the field, enabling students to develop a deep understanding of the interrelationships among energy intake, energy transfer during exercise, and related physiologic systems.

Mastering Key Concepts and Applications

As students progress through the book, they will master the how-tos of applying key concepts to enhance exercise training, athletic performance, and overall health. The updated Fifth Edition includes a range of valuable resources designed to save instructors time and help students succeed.

Student Resources:

• An online Interactive Question Bank with study and quiz options helps students master course content.
• Supplemental documentation relevant to the field, including The Internet and Exercise Physiology, Surgeon General’s Vision for Health Fit Nation 2010, and a Guide to Reliable Supplemental Information Sources.
• A list of Frequently Cited Journals in Exercise Physiology enables students to increase their understanding of topics of interest.
• Animations of key exercise physiology concepts, selected by reviewers, help students understand complex processes.

Instructor Resources:

• PowerPoint presentations make it easy to integrate the textbook with classroom experience via handouts or slide shows.
• A complete image bank enhances lecture and exam preparation.
• A robust test generator helps create assessments that measure students’ understanding.

Product Details:

Published by LWW, the Fifth Edition was released on October 22, 2015. This comprehensive English-language textbook comprises 972 pages and features a paperback binding. The ISBN-10 is 1496302095, and the ISBN-13 is 978-1496302090.