Part I: Foundations of Exercise Physiology Chapter 1: Applying Research to Everyday Exercise and Sport Chapter 2: Bioenergetics and Meeting the Metabolic Demands for Energy Part II: Exercise Physiology and Body Systems Chapter 3: Skeletal Muscle System Chapter 4: Nervous System Chapter 5: Cardiovascular System Chapter 6: Respiratory System Chapter 7: Endocrine System Part III: Nutrition and Environment Chapter 8: Nutritional Support for Exercise Chapter 9: Fluid and Electrolyte Challenges in Exercise Chapter 10: Environmental Challenges and Exercise Performance Part IV: Training for Health and Performance Chapter 11: Understanding and Improving Body Composition Chapter 12: Aerobic and Strength Training Prescription for Health and Performance Chapter 13: Testing and Evaluating Physical Fitness Chapter 14: Ergogenics in Exercise and Sport Chapter 15: Training Considerations for Special Populations