Shaun Phillips

Fatigue in Sport and Exercise

Sprachen: Englisch. 23,4 cm / 15,5 cm / 2,0 cm ( B/H/T )
EAN 9780415742221
190,50 €
inkl. MwSt.
270 Seiten
April 2015
Taylor & Francis

There remains considerable debate about the definition of fatigue, its impact during different forms of exercise, and the best methods are to combat it. This is the first student-focused book to survey the contemporary research evidence into exercise-induced fatigue and to discuss how knowledge of fatigue can be applied in sport and exercise contexts. It introduces the fundamental science, covering physiological, psychological, biomechanical and neuromuscular aspects, and explores key topics such as energy depletion, lactic acid, dehydration, and perception of fatigue. This is an invaluable companion for any course in exercise physiology, fitness and training, or strength and conditioning.

Shaun Phillips is Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education, and Health Sciences (Sports Physiology) at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. His research interests include perceptual- and self-regulation of exercise performance, fatigue mechanisms in short-duration and endurance exercise, and the impact of novel exercise interventions in individuals with mental health issues. Shaun is an invited reviewer for a number of international peer-reviewed journals, and has provided research and consultancy services for elite and professional sport and health organisations, including the FIA Young Driver Excellence Academy, Heart of Midlothian Football Club, the Scottish Institute of Sport, and the National Health Service

Section 1: What is Fatigue? 1. Defining and Measuring Fatigue in Sport and Exercise Section 2: What Causes (and What does not Cause) Fatigue? 2. Energy Depletion 3. Metabolic Acidosis 4. Dehydration and Hyperthermia 5. Potassium and Calcium 6. Central Fatigue, and Central Regulation of Performance Section 3: Fatigue: Is it the Same for Everyone? 7. Factors Influencing the Causes of Fatigue Section 4: Summary: Where Next? 8. Conclusion