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Explains principles of exercise physiology for undergraduates in kinesiology, physical education, exercise, and sport science. Units on the cadiovascular-respiratory system, the metabolic system, and the neuromuscular-skeletal system present information on basic anatomy and physiology, measurement, exercise responses, and training principles. Material on all age groups and sexes in integrated throughout. Includes margin definitions, color-coded graphs, color photos and diagrams, multiple choice questions and answers, and review questions. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.