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Biochemistry Primer for Exercise Science (Primers in Exercise Science)
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Product Description
This work provides a better basic understanding of biochemistry. This work is aimed at students and professionals in the sports science field. The book is particularly useful for undergraduate and graduate students in exercise physiology and sports nutrition who lack a basic understanding of exercise biochemistry. Exercise biochemistry books can be very complex and hundreds of pages long, however this book emphasises the most important material, giving the reader a concise yet thorough presentation of the information. The author has 35 years experience of working in the field of exercise biochemistry.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #356677 in Books
- Published on: 2006-08-31
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 280 pages
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About the Author
Michael E. Houston, PhD, is a professor in human nutrition, foods and exercise at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Besides writing the first two editions of this book, Houston has written more than 100 refereed journal publications dealing with the biochemical and nutritional implications of exercise. He has taught biochemistry of exercise for more than 35 years and has conducted extensive research in the subject. In 2003, he received the Honour Award from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. In his leisure time he enjoys weight training, as well as road and mountain biking.
Customer Reviews
An excellent, well written and presented book.
Its not often I get turned on by books but this one has the brain cells tingling. It takes a good in-depth look at the world of sports chemistry by looking at the energy systems of the body and how they work.
An absolute must for anybody studying sports science wishing to learn more about sports physiology/sports nutrition and sports biochemistry. And for those wishing to impress their lecturers. This information is good, clear, precise and well presented. There are good informative diagrams to help make things more clear.
Only down side is, I wish I'd seen it sooner!
Charie
BSc (Hons) Sport Sci (Brunel Uni).
Excellent, clear text!
As a mature student returning to education (BSc Sport Science)after a 12 year break (!) I have found this book well laid out & extremely useful. It explains the 'basics' in easy-to-understand language with useful diagrams. My best buy so far!
