Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology 3rd Edition Online CE Exam With Ebook

This package includes the following:

• Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, ebook
• 22 checklists available as downloadable Word documents
• Online continuing education exam

Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, takes a straightforward approach to teaching health and fitness professionals the fundamentals of exercise physiology, metabolism, and nutrition. Vivid medical illustrations make this a clear and easy-to-follow resource on the basic principles of exercise physiology.

A foundation in exercise physiology prepares readers to select appropriate training programs and explain them to others. The included web resource provides 22 practical checklists available as downloadable Word documents as well as case scenarios to assist students in working with athletes and clients.

Part I reviews human physiology fundamentals, including muscles and muscle adaptation, bioenergetics, and the cardiorespiratory system. Part II applies these scientific concepts to training programs designed for specific fitness goals. These goals include weight loss and improvements in strength and muscle mass, speed and power, and aerobic endurance. Part III of the text outlines special considerations for training with pregnant women, children, and older adults.

The third edition of Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology has been updated throughout with user-friendly examples and new references to further support the readers’ learning. Key updates include these:

• A new chapter on training during pregnancy
• A new chapter discussing training masters athletes
• Refreshed Performance Nutrition Spotlights elements, which offer advice and tips on using nutrition to support adaptations and improve performance
• Updated artwork and photos that provide visual learning opportunities
• Revisions to the Index of Common Questions From Clients, which collects the most common inquiries from clients and points to the corresponding chapter where each of those topics is covered, helping readers to quickly access the information

Practical Guide to Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, will leave readers feeling confident in designing exercise programs for various populations and in their ability to explain to clients how science-based training will help them achieve their goals.

After reading the ebook, certified professionals can take the companion CE exam to earn continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives

• Describe how a motor unit activates a muscle cell, resulting in a muscle contraction.
• List the various pathways used in the production of ATP.
• Describe the importance of macronutrients and micronutrients during exercise and recovery.
• Describe energy expenditure and how it relates to exercise.
• Explain the importance of glycogen storage and depletion in terms of exercise demands.
• List the effects of dehydration and the recommendations for hydration.
• List the scientific principles that form the framework of a successful training program.
• Explain the physiological adaptations to various training programs.
• Explain why certain sports have a higher energy expenditure than others.
• List different forms of interval training.
• Explain VO2max and cardiac output and how they relate to exercise.
• List the most common environmental stressors that affect exercise.
• List the guidelines for training for children and adolescents.
• Explain how regular physical activity benefits pregnant and postpartum women.
• Explain the effects of aging on the body’s ability to exercise and improve health.
• Evaluate how training, recovery, and lifelong exercise affect performance in masters athletes.

Audience

Certified personal trainers and health and fitness professionals working with clients.

Part I. Warming Up: Physiology 101

Chapter 1. Muscles Move Us

How Do Muscles Work?

How Do Muscles Adapt to Training?

How Do Muscle Cells Grow Bigger, Get Stronger, and Develop More Endurance?

Chapter 2. Food Really Is Fuel

From Food to Energy

How Do Nutrients Fuel Muscle?

What About Vitamins and Minerals?

Water Is a Nutrient Too

Chapter 3. Muscles Run on Oxygen

How Does Oxygen Get to Muscles?

How Does Oxygen Use Relate to Metabolic Rate?

How Does Training Help the Body Use More Oxygen?

Oxygen Delivery and Performance Enhancement

Chapter 4. Fatigue: What Is It Good For?

What Causes Fatigue?

What’s the Difference Between Fatigue and Overtraining?

What Role Does Fatigue Play in Adaptations to Training?

Part II. The Science of Training Program Design

Chapter 5. Personalizing Training Programs

What Are the Basics of Training Program Design?

What Makes an Effective Training Program?

Training Terms

Chapter 6. Training to Improve Muscle Strength and Muscle Mass

How Do Strength and Mass Increase?

What Is the Best Way to Gain Strength and Mass?

What About Core Training?

What’s the Role of Nutrition in Developing Strength and Mass?

Detraining and Retraining

Chapter 7. Training for Weight Loss and Body Weight Control

Weight Loss Is All About Energy Balance

Why Do Many People Have Difficulty Losing Weight?

What’s the Best Way to Lose Fat but Protect Muscle Mass?

Chapter 8. Training for Speed, Power, and Athleticism

What Are Speed, Power, and Athleticism?

What Adaptations Are Needed to Improve Speed, Power, and Athleticism?

What Kinds of Training Improve Speed, Power, and Athleticism?

Dietary Supplements for Speed, Power, and Athleticism

Chapter 9. Training for Aerobic Endurance

What Are the Main Adaptations to Aerobic Training?

What’s the Best Way to Improve Aerobic Endurance?

Should Endurance Athletes Engage in Strength Training?

Why Is Endurance Capacity Important for Sprinters and Team-Sport Athletes?

Part III. Special Considerations

Chapter 10. Adapting to Exercise in Heat, in the Cold, and at Altitude

Overheating Impairs Performance

Cold Stress Chills Performance

Exercise at Altitude

Chapter 11. Training Children and Adolescents

Do Children Respond Differently to Exercise Training?

Can Children Improve Strength With Training?

What Are the Safe Limits for Training in Children?

Chapter 12. Training Pregnant and Postpartum Women

What Changes Occur in a Woman’s Body During Pregnancy?

What Are the Health Risks Associated With Exercise During Pregnancy?

Should Women Exercise During Pregnancy?

Chapter 13. Training Older Adults for Functional Fitness

What Changes With Aging?

How Can Exercise Training Benefit Older Adults?

What Considerations Should Be Part of Training for Older Adults?

Chapter 14. Training Masters Athletes

How Does Age Affect Performance Capacity?

Do Masters Athletes Respond Differently to Training and Detraining?

How Do Masters Athletes Respond to Strength Training?

Do Masters Athletes Require More Time for Recovery?

Do Masters Athletes Have Special Nutrition Needs?

Are Masters Athletes Prone to Heart Problems?

Are Masters Athletes More Susceptible to Environmental Stress?

Do Masters Athletes Require More Sleep?

Bob Murray, PhD, FACSM, was a cofounder of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) and served as its director from 1985 to 2008. Dr. Murray oversaw a comprehensive program of GSSI- and university-based research in exercise science and sport nutrition, setting industry standards and consumer expectations for science-based product efficacy.

A native of Pittsburgh, Dr. Murray earned his BS and MEd degrees in physical education at Slippery Rock University. He was an assistant professor of physical education and head swimming coach at Oswego State University from 1974 to 1977 before earning his PhD in exercise physiology from Ohio State University. He was an assistant and associate professor in the department of kinesiology at Boise State University from 1980 to 1985 before relocating to Chicago to begin work with Gatorade. In 2008, Dr. Murray founded Sports Science Insights LLC, a consulting group that helps clients with projects in exercise science and sport nutrition. An author of numerous publications in scientific texts and journals, and an invited speaker at professional meetings worldwide, Dr. Murray is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and an honorary member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. He and his wife, Linda, live in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

W. Larry Kenney, PhD, FACSM, FAPS, is the Marie Underhill Noll Chair in Human Performance and a professor of physiology and kinesiology at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Kenney was awarded the prestigious Faculty Scholar Medal by Pennsylvania State University for his research contributions. He has published more than 220 journal articles and dozens of book chapters on the topic of human responses to exercise, heat and cold stress, and dehydration as well as the biophysics of heat exchange between humans and the environment. He was continuously funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 1986 through 2015, one of the longest-running R01 grants. Over the years, he has mentored 38 MS or PhD students along with 8 postdoctoral fellows and numerous undergraduate scholars.

Dr. Kenney is the primary author of Physiology of Sport and Exercise, a best-selling textbook in exercise physiology. He served as president of the American College of Sports Medicine from 2003 to 2004 and received the Citation Award from that organization in 2008. He is also a fellow of the American Physiological Society and was presented with the Adolph Distinguished Lectureship Award by that organization in 2017. He is the former chair of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and serves on many scientific advisory panels, including Nike’s Science Advisory Board.