ch. 1. Muscular control of movement -- ch. 2. Neurological control of movement -- ch. 3. Neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training -- ch. 4. Metabolism and basic energy systems -- ch. 5. Hormonal regulation of exercise -- ch. 6. Metabolic adaptations to training -- ch. 7. Cardiovascular control during exercise -- ch. 8. Respiratory regulation during exercise -- ch. 9. Cardiorespiratory adaptations to training -- ch. 10. Thermoregulation and exercise -- ch. 11. Exercise in hypobaric, hyperbaric, and microgravity environments -- ch. 12. quantifying sports training -- ch. 13. Ergogenic aids and performance -- ch. 14. Nutrition and nutritional ergogenics -- ch. 15. Optimal body weight for performance -- ch. 16. Growth, development, and the young athlete -- ch. 17. Aging and the older athlete -- ch. 18. Sex differences and the female athlete -- ch. 19. Prescription of exercise for health and fitness -- ch. 20. Cardiovascular disease and physical activity -- ch. 21. Obesity, diabetes, and physical activity.