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Textbook of Work Physiology: Physiological Bases of Exercise 4ed Hardcover – 15 May 2003

by Per Olof Astrand (Author), Kaare Rodahl (Author), Hans Dahl (Author),
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This updated and revised fourth edition of the respected Textbook of Work Physiology combines classical issues in exercise and work physiology with the latest scientific findings. The result is an outstanding professional reference that will be indispensable to advanced students, physiologists, clinicians, physical educators—any professional pursuing study of the body as a working machine.

Written by world-renowned exercise physiologists and sports medicine specialists, the new edition retains the important historical background and exercise physiology research conducted by the authors over the past 40 years. In addition, it brings you up-to-date on the growth in the field since the previous edition, presenting today's most current scientific research findings.

Beyond the scientific details, the book also addresses the application of this information to the fields of exercise physiology and work physiology, making the resource more useful than ever.

Textbook of Work Physiology, Fourth Edition includes these updated features:

-More than 1,600 references

-“Classical studies” and “additional reading” side boxes for those who wish to study a topic more closely

-In-depth studies taken from the working world, recreational activities, and elite sport

-More than 380 illustrations, tables, and photos

-Comprehensive appendix, including glossary, list of symbols, conversion tables, and definitions of terms and units

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  1. Print length
    656 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Human Kinetics, Inc.
  4. Publication date
    15 May 2003
  5. Reading age
    18 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    21.59 x 4.45 x 27.94 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    0736001409
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0736001403
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About the Author

Per-Olof ? "strand, MD, PhD, is a pioneer in the field of work physiology, with his research focusing on the oxygen transport system in humans. Now retired, he made numerous advances in the field, winning many awards and fellowships including the Officer de l'Ordre des Palmes Acad ? "miques from France in 1975. Dr. ? "strand has authored approximately 200 publications and has been invited to speak in 55 countries outside Sweden, where he resides today. Kaare Rodahl, MD, professor emeritus, is the author of numerous scientific publications in the fields of the physiology of exercise and work physiology, nutrition, metabolism, environmental physiology, and stress. He was coauthor with Per-Olof ? "strand in all three previous editions of Textbook of Work Physiology, including the last edition in 1986. In 2001, he was listed in 2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 20th Century. Hans A. Dahl, MD, is professor of anatomy at the Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education, works at the University of Oslo, Norway, and has been active in the field of muscle biology for most of his professional life. He is author and coauthor of several anatomy and physiology textbooks. Sigmund B. Str ? "mme, PhD, is professor of physiology at the Norwegian University of Sport and Physical Education. He earned his PhD from Yale University in 1967. Since 1968 he has researched and taught at the graduate level with emphasis on exercise and work physiology. He is the author and coauthor of several scientific publications and books on effects of exercise, sport nutrition, and physical activity and health. He was presented the Norwegian Medical Association's award for preventive medicine in 2001.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics, Inc.; 4th edition (15 May 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 656 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0736001409
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0736001403
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.59 x 4.45 x 27.94 cm
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Andy B
5.0 out of 5 stars A great reference resource for coaches
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2016
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This book provides a really good overview of the aspects of physiology that will be of interest to coaches. As well as the authors' own research, conducted over many years, they also reference a wide range of other sources to give a great insight into what determines performance and how these factors can be affected by training.
A book that you also find yourself dipping back into to remind yourself of details.
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Jim Gibson
5.0 out of 5 stars Still the best!
Reviewed in the United States on 22 July 2013
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Most exercise physiology texts focus on college-age athletes and are more oriented toward sport physiology than anything else. The Textbook of Work Physiology has a much broader reach as the title suggests. Physical activity of all sorts performed by females and males of all ages are considered. This makes the text very desirable to anyone wishing to obtain an expansive understanding of how humans respond to activity and to a deficiency of activity.
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andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars My consideration
Reviewed in France on 6 December 2014
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The text book of work physiology is perfect!!! Like new!!! For my university studies in sport and adapted physical activity!!!
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A.Bodhi
5.0 out of 5 stars Platinum Standard
Reviewed in the United States on 4 February 2011
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This book was required in my Human Physiology courses long ago, and I merely wanted to upgrade my older edition. I continue to refer back to this book often, and regardless of ones status as an undergraduate, graduate, post-grade or professional or even an interested laymen, needing a strong, well written, detailed science manual explaining the intricacies of human work physiology, this book is required reading.
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William Blewett
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Reviewed in the United States on 19 September 2015
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excellent
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