Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance
Textbook Professional Development Health & Fitness Sports Medicine Exercise Science Kinesiology Physiology Clinical Physiology
Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance, 11th edition (McGraw-Hill, 2021) is the gold-standard textbook trusted by kinesiology, exercise-science, and sports-medicine programs across the United States. At 635 heavily-illustrated pages, Powers & Howley distill the latest peer-reviewed research into clear, actionable frameworks for understanding energy metabolism, cardiovascular dynamics, strength adaptation, and performance optimization. Readers gain evidence-based tools—training-periodization tables, VO₂max calculators, body-composition norms—that bridge classroom theory and real-world coaching, making it indispensable for students prepping for ACSM, NSCA, or NASM certifications.
What sets this 11th edition apart is its seamless integration of cutting-edge science with practical application. New chapters on molecular signaling, environmental physiology, and wearable-tech data analytics reflect 2020-21 research, while full-color graphs, QR-linked video demos, and “Clinical & Sports Applications” boxes show exactly how lactate thresholds, ECG tracings, or altitude-acclimatization protocols translate into safer, more effective client programs. The up-to-date references save hours of database digging, and the end-of-chapter review quizzes mirror board-exam formats, giving self-studiers a competitive edge.
This specific paperback copy offers an affordable entry point: aside from a light corner crease on the back cover and two dog-eared pages, the interior is crisp, unmarked, and free of highlighting—ideal for reselling after the semester or keeping as a lifelong desk reference. Whether you’re an undergraduate mapping career pathways, a personal trainer upgrading credentials, or a coach fine-tuning elite performance, owning this clean 11th-edition copy means you have the most current science at your fingertips without the retail price tag.
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