Overview
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.
Synopsis
Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine for undergraduate students, this introduction offers the essential foundation students need for advancing their 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 students 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.
Editorials
Doody Reviews
Reviewer: Tamerah N. Hunt, PhD (The Ohio State University Medical Center)Description: This introductory book provides a very broad review of exercise science and pertinent information for those learning to work in fields related to exercise science. It is easy to read and provides supportive research, tables, and figures to clarify the material and help readers assimilate the information.
Purpose: This is an overview of the components important for developing a solid understanding and appreciation of all aspects of exercise science. Unfortunately, this goal is not a novel one, and the book is similar to others on the market.
Audience: It is written for first-year students interested in learning more about exercise science, which becomes evident in the writing style and content. The author is well published in exercise science and brings a level of experience in the profession that students can appreciate.
Features: The book provides basic information about the effect of exercise on body systems, professional attainment following a degree in exercise science, and historical perspectives of exercise science and related professions. It includes personal interviews from individuals practicing in the field and critical thinking skills for first-year students learning about the field. However, the book is limited to dated information and techniques. Further, the figures and tables are monochromatic and, at times, the chapters do now flow well.
Assessment: While this book uses some novel techniques that enhance the ease of reading and support working in the field, it appears to duplicate information in other currently available books (Exploring Exercise Science , Wilson (McGraw-Hill, 2009); Introduction to Exercise Science , 3rd edition, Housh (Holcomb Hathaway, 2007) etc.).
From The Critics
Reviewer: Tamerah N. Hunt, PhD(The Ohio State University Medical Center)Description: This introductory book provides a very broad review of exercise science and pertinent information for those learning to work in fields related to exercise science. It is easy to read and provides supportive research, tables, and figures to clarify the material and help readers assimilate the information.
Purpose: This is an overview of the components important for developing a solid understanding and appreciation of all aspects of exercise science. Unfortunately, this goal is not a novel one, and the book is similar to others on the market.
Audience: It is written for first-year students interested in learning more about exercise science, which becomes evident in the writing style and content. The author is well published in exercise science and brings a level of experience in the profession that students can appreciate.
Features: The book provides basic information about the effect of exercise on body systems, professional attainment following a degree in exercise science, and historical perspectives of exercise science and related professions. It includes personal interviews from individuals practicing in the field and critical thinking skills for first-year students learning about the field. However, the book is limited to dated information and techniques. Further, the figures and tables are monochromatic and, at times, the chapters do now flow well.
Assessment: While this book uses some novel techniques that enhance the ease of reading and support working in the field, it appears to duplicate information in other currently available books (Exploring Exercise Science, Wilson (McGraw-Hill, 2009); Introduction to Exercise Science, 3rd edition, Housh (Holcomb Hathaway, 2007) etc.).