{"product_id":"exercise-science-for-dummies-isbn-9781394323890","title":"Exercise Science For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to the science of movement\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExercise Science For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers must-know information about the how and why to body movement. This useful primer covers content found in a typical introduction course in this topic area—which includes the likes of exercise physiology, biomechanics,  and more. With current and helpful guidance, this book includes information on wearable technology, fitness programming across the lifespan, exercise as medicine, and the 101 on human performance, including prevention and care of injuries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eExercise Science For Dummies,\u003c\/i\u003e you'll: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the science behind movement and exercise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow the powerful connection between the mind and body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand exercise as a form of medicine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore fitness across the lifespan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExercise Science For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a great guide for kinesiology and exercise science majors, coaches and personal trainers, athletes, and anyone who would like to know more about movement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Exercise Science 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introducing Exercise Science 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Better than a Pill: Exercise Is Medicine 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Powering the Body: Exercise Physiology 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Let’s Move, Baby! The Muscles 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Keeping the Big Wheel Turning: Exercise Metabolism 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Body’s Engine: The Cardiovascular System 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Earthlings and the Earth: Adapting to Your Environment 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Physics of Movement: Basic Biomechanics 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Planning Your Movements: Motor Control 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Nuts and Bolts of Movement 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: These Joints Are A-Jumping 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Assessing Movement: Motion Analysis 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Improving Fitness and Performance: Putting It All Together 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Improving Physical Fitness: Training Wisely 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Managing Your Body, Not the Other Way Around 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Molding the Clay: Body Composition and Weight Management 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Measuring Performance: Fitness Trackers and the Wearables Craze 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Eating for Success: Sports Nutrition 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Foundations of Fitness 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Facts about Obesity and Physical Inactivity 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten (or So) Careers for Exercise Scientists 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 339\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Glass, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of exercise physiology at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) with more than 30 years’ experience teaching and developing courses in exercise prescription, sports medicine, and cardiac rehabilitation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Hatzel, PhD, AT, ATC,\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor in the Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Department at GVSU with more than 20 years’ experience as an athletic training clinician and educator, having taught courses in athletic training, kinesiology, biomechanics, and injury assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Rick Albrecht, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor emeritus in the Department of Movement Science at GVSU.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the science of exercise and movement\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExercise Science For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e delivers accurate and insightful info about how your body moves — and why it moves that way — in an easy-to-read book that’s perfect for exercise professionals, athletes, personal trainers, and anyone interested in athletics or exercise. 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