​With the new 6th Edition, this book-only version ofExercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and Performancecontinues to provide an authoritative resource for mastering exercise physiology. This engaging, accessible and approachable resource integrates theoretical and research-based basic exercise physiology with real-world application to prepare students for exciting positions in exercise science, fitness, physical education, athletic training, rehabilitation, coaching, and/or allied health professions.

Updated throughout, the text uses sound pedagogical principles to explain scientific research that is the foundation of exercise physiology and incorporates multiple features to help students apply their knowledge to improve human health, fitness, and performance. Content in this edition is organized by independent units (Metabolic, Cardiovascular-Respiratory, Neuromuscular-Skeletal, and Neuroendocrine-Immune), offering maximum teaching flexibility for faculty and ensuring a consistent, efficient, and effective learning experience for students.NewLiterature Search exercisesreinforce the scientific basis of each discipline and boost students' information literacy.Current researchincorporated throughout the text keeps students up to date with emerging topics and the latest approaches to exercise physiology.Focus on ApplicationandFocus on Researchboxesstrengthen students' ability to recognize the impact of research on practice and apply basic concepts to relevant scenarios.Clinically Relevantboxes familiarize students with information, situations, or case studies they may encounter during internships or professional practice.Check Your Comprehensionboxesreinforce the ability to work through problems, interpret circumstances, analyze information, and deduce answers as you move through each chapter.Exampleboxesenhance problem-solving and calculation skills.Definitionboxeshelp students master key terminology.Summarieshighlight essential chapter takeaways at a glance.Links to Online Resourceshelp students make the most of their study time and ensure understanding.

​With the new 6th Edition, this book-only version ofExercise Physiology for Health, Fitness, and Performancecontinues to provide an authoritative resource for mastering exercise physiology. This engaging, accessible and approachable resource integrates theoretical and research-based basic exercise physiology with real-world application to prepare students for exciting positions in exercise science, fitness, physical education, athletic training, rehabilitation, coaching, and/or allied health professions.

Updated throughout, the text uses sound pedagogical principles to explain scientific research that is the foundation of exercise physiology and incorporates multiple features to help students apply their knowledge to improve human health, fitness, and performance. Content in this edition is organized by independent units (Metabolic, Cardiovascular-Respiratory, Neuromuscular-Skeletal, and Neuroendocrine-Immune), offering maximum teaching flexibility for faculty and ensuring a consistent, efficient, and effective learning experience for students.