Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine for undergraduate students, this introduction offers you the essential foundation needed for advancing your studies in exercise science and related areas such as athletic training and sports medicine. The text shows how exercise science principles are applied in practice so that you can learn to help people optimize their health and athletic performance. All the core disciplines of exercise science are covered, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports psychology, motor control and learning, nutrition, and sports injury.P>

Chapter 1: Introduction to Exercise Science

Chapter 2: Exercise Science: A Systems Approach

Chapter 3: Exercise Physiology

Chapter 4: Clinical Exercise Physiology

Chapter 5: Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

Chapter 6: Exercise and Sport Nutrition

Chapter 7: Exercise and Sport Psychology

Chapter 8: Motor Behavior

Chapter 9: Clinical and Sport Biomechanics

Chapter 10: Equipment and Assessment in Exercise Science

Chapter 11: Careers and Professional Issues in Exercise Science

Chapter 12: Exercise Science in the 21st Century