Paediatric exercise physiology
Provides an analysis of physiological responses to exercise in relation to age, growth, maturation and sex. Intensive training and participation in sports competitions at a young age are examined with reference to appropriate training programmes, injury risk, eating disorders and the female triad.
xi, 378 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9780443102608, 0443102600
1112099560
1. Growth and maturation, Adam D. G. Baxter-Jones and Lauren B. Sherar 2. Interpreting performance in relation to body size, Joanne R. Welsman and Neil Armstrong 3. Muscle strength, Mark B. A. De Ste Croix 4. Exercise metabolism, Neil Armstrong and Joanne R. Welsman 5. Maximal intensity exercise, Michael Chia and Neil Armstrong 6. Pulmonary function, Samantha G. Fawkner 7. Cardiovascular function, Richard J. Winsley 8. Aerobic fitness, Neil Armstrong and Samantha G. Fawkner 9. Oxygen uptake kinetics, Samantha G. Fawkner and Neil Armstrong 10. Responses to training, Keith Tolfrey 11. Exercise and environmental conditions, Craig A. Williams 12. Perceived exertion, Roger G. Eston and C. Gaynor Parfitt 13. The young athlete, Adam D. G. Baxter-Jones and Clark A. Mundt 14. Physical activity and health, Jos W. R. Twisk Glossary