ACSM's Introduction to Exercise Science

Contents
Preface vi
Acknowledgments viii
Reviewers ix
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Exercise Science 1

What Is Exercise Science 6

History of Exercise Science 9

Exercise Science and the American College of Sports Medicine 16
Academic Preparation in Exercise Science 22
CHAPTER 2 Introduction to Research 39

Research in Exercise Science 40
The Research Process 49

Evidence-Based Practice 60
Student Research in Exercise Science 62
CHAPTER 3 Exercise Science: A Systems Approach 69

Nervous System 72

Muscular System 75

Skeletal System 79

Cardiovascular System 82

Pulmonary System 84

Urinary System 87

Digestive System 90

Endocrine System 93

Immune System 97
Energy Systems 100
CHAPTER 4 Exercise Physiology 115

History of Exercise Physiology 117

The Basis of Study in Exercise Physiology 121

Areas of Study in Exercise Physiology 126
Other Areas of Study 149CHAPTER 5 Clinical Exercise Physiology 159

History of Clinical Exercise Physiology 160
Clinical Exercise Physiologists’ Duties and Responsibilities 164

Specific Disease Conditions 179
Areas of Study in Clinical Exercise Physiology 193
CHAPTER 6 Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 205

History of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 209
Primary Responsibility Areas of Athletic Training Professionals 214
Sports Medicine 226
Areas of Study in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 232
CHAPTER 7 Exercise and Sport Nutrition 247

History of Nutrition 250
Basic Nutrients 257
Measuring Nutritional Intake 262
Nutrition for Health 265

Areas of Study in Nutrition for Health 268
Nutrition for Sport 270
Areas of Study in Sport Nutrition 277
CHAPTER 8 Exercise and Sport Psychology 293
History of Exercise and Sport Psychology 296
Study of the Mind and Body 300
Exercise Psychology 312
Exercise Behavior 317
Areas of Study in Exercise and Sport Psychology 321
CHAPTER 9 Motor Behavior 335
History of Motor Behavior 337
Motor Development 341
Motor Learning 348

Motor Control 359
Areas of Study in Motor Behavior 365
CHAPTER 10 Clinical and Sport Biomechanics 377

History of Biomechanics 379
Study of Biomechanics 383

Basic Concepts Related to Movement 390
Complex Movement Concepts 394CHAPTER 11 Assessment and Equipment in Exercise Science 413
Pretesting Guidelines and Procedures 414

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function Assessment 417
Musculoskeletal Assessment 428
Energy Balance Assessment 434
Body Composition Assessment 439

Blood Collection Equipment and Assessment 442
Rehabilitation Equipment and Assessment 446
Motor Performance Assessment 449
Behavioral and Psychological Assessment 453
CHAPTER 12 Careers and Professional Issues in Exercise
Science 461
Certification, Licensure, and Registration 463
Career Employment and Professional Opportunities 468

Professional Organizations in Exercise Science 479
Professional Organizations Related to Exercise Science 486
U.S. Government Agencies with an Interest in Exercise Science 487
Additional Organizations and Agencies in Exercise Science 493
CHAPTER 13 Exercise Science in the Twenty-First Century 499
Exercise Science and Health 500
Epidemiology and Health Promotion 502

Using Past Information to Improve Future Health 509
What Will the Future Bring? 511

Exercise Science and Sport and Athletic Competition 515
What Will the Future Bring? 516
Index 535