ACSM's Introduction to Exercise Science
by Jeffrey Potteiger
4th Edition
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781975209131 |
| eText ISBN | 9781975218607 |
| Publisher | Wolters Kluwer Health |
| Publishing Year | 2023 |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 568 |
ACSM's Introduction to Exercise Science, 4th Edition, is an introductory textbook designed to orient students and exercise science professionals to the foundational principles of human movement. Authored by Jeffrey Potteiger and published by Wolters Kluwer Health, the volume establishes core scientific concepts across physical activity, performance, and health disciplines.
The content synthesizes a body systems approach to movement by detailing nine specific human body systems, including the nervous, muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, urinary, digestive, endocrine, and immune systems. Extending beyond fundamental biological structures, the material examines exercise physiology, clinical exercise physiology, athletic training, sports medicine, and exercise science research methods.
To support guided instruction, chapters integrate explicit learning objectives alongside project-based learning questions that direct student inquiry. This structural framework supports foundational study in introductory coursework for enrolled students while offering practicing exercise science professionals an accessible reference for baseline discipline concepts.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Exercise Science
- • What Is Exercise Science
- • History of Exercise Science
- • Exercise Science and the American College of Sports Medicine
- • Academic Preparation in Exercise Science
Chapter 2: Introduction to Research
- • Research in Exercise Science
- • The Research Process
- • Evidence-Based Practice
- • Student Research in Exercise Science
Chapter 3: Exercise Science: A Systems Approach
- • Nervous System
- • Muscular System
- • Skeletal System
- • Cardiovascular System
- • Pulmonary System
- • Urinary System
- • Digestive System
- • Endocrine System
- • Immune System
- • Energy Systems
Chapter 4: Exercise Physiology
- • History of Exercise Physiology
- • The Basis of Study in Exercise Physiology
- • Areas of Study in Exercise Physiology
- • Other Areas of Study
Chapter 5: Clinical Exercise Physiology
- • History of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- • Clinical Exercise Physiologists’ Duties and Responsibilities
- • Specific Disease Conditions
- • Areas of Study in Clinical Exercise Physiology
Chapter 6: Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- • History of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- • Primary Responsibility Areas of Athletic Training Professionals
- • Sports Medicine
- • Areas of Study in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
Chapter 7: Exercise and Sport Nutrition
- • History of Nutrition
- • Basic Nutrients
- • Measuring Nutritional Intake
- • Nutrition for Health
- • Areas of Study in Nutrition for Health
- • Nutrition for Sport
- • Areas of Study in Sport Nutrition
Chapter 8: Exercise and Sport Psychology
- • History of Exercise and Sport Psychology
- • Study of the Mind and Body
- • Exercise Psychology
- • Exercise Behavior
- • Areas of Study in Exercise and Sport Psychology
Chapter 9: Motor Behavior
- • History of Motor Behavior
- • Motor Development
- • Motor Learning
- • Motor Control
- • Areas of Study in Motor Behavior
Chapter 10: Clinical and Sport Biomechanics
- • History of Biomechanics
- • Study of Biomechanics
- • Basic Concepts Related to Movement
- • Complex Movement Concepts
Chapter 11: Assessment and Equipment in Exercise Science
- • Pretesting Guidelines and Procedures
- • Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function Assessment
- • Musculoskeletal Assessment
- • Energy Balance Assessment
- • Body Composition Assessment
- • Blood Collection Equipment and Assessment
- • Rehabilitation Equipment and Assessment
- • Motor Performance Assessment
- • Behavioral and Psychological Assessment
Chapter 12: Careers and Professional Issues in Exercise Science
- • Certification, Licensure, and Registration
- • Career Employment and Professional Opportunities
- • Professional Organizations in Exercise Science
- • Professional Organizations Related to Exercise Science
- • U.S. Government Agencies with an Interest in Exercise Science
- • Additional Organizations and Agencies in Exercise Science
Chapter 13: Exercise Science in the Twenty-First Century
- • Exercise Science and Health
- • Epidemiology and Health Promotion
- • Using Past Information to Improve Future Health
- • What Will the Future Bring?
- • Exercise Science and Sport and Athletic Competition
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