Exercise Science For Dummies
eBook - ePub

Exercise Science For Dummies

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Exercise Science For Dummies

About this book

A comprehensive guide to the science of movement

Exercise Science For Dummies 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.

With Exercise Science For Dummies, you'll:

  • Discover the science behind movement and exercise
  • Know the powerful connection between the mind and body
  • Understand exercise as a form of medicine
  • Explore fitness across the lifespan

Exercise Science For Dummies 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.

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Yes, you can access Exercise Science For Dummies by Steve Glass,Brian Hatzel,Rick Albrecht in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Anatomy. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
For Dummies
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394323890
eBook ISBN
9781394323906
Edition
1
Subtopic
Anatomy

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title Page
  4. Introduction
  5. Part 1: Getting Started with Exercise Science
  6. Part 2: Powering the Body: Exercise Physiology
  7. Part 3: The Physics of Movement: Basic Biomechanics
  8. Part 4: Improving Fitness and Performance: Putting It All Together
  9. Part 5: The Part of Tens
  10. Index
  11. About the Authors
  12. Connect with Dummies
  13. End User License Agreement