Table Of ContentACSM's Introduction to
Exercise Science
Jeffrey A. Potteiger, PhD, FACSM
Director, Center for Health Enhancement
Professor, Department of Kinesiology and Health
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio
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To Ellen, Tate, and Caroline for their limitless love
and never-ending support
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Preface
Exercise science is an umbrella term used to describe the study of numerous
aspects of physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic performance that have the
common characteristic of movement and the adaptations that occur as a result
of physical activity and regular exercise. Exercise science broadly includes the
physiological, psychological, nutritional, motor, and functional adaptations and
responses to physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic competition. Physi-
cal activity and exercise play very important roles in promoting overall health,
healthy living, and reducing the risk for numerous lifestyle diseases. Proper
regular exercise and physical training are crucial for maximizing individual and
team performance in sports and athletic competitions and for reducing the risk of
injury. Exercise science students must therefore be well prepared for understand-
ing how human movement assists individuals in their pursuit of good health and
s uccessful sport performance.
ACSM’s Introduction to Exercise Science provides an overview of the components
important to developing a solid understanding and appreciation of all aspects of
exercise science. This book is designed for fi rst year students in exercise science or
any of the related areas, including athletic training and sports medicine, clinical
and sport biomechanics, clinical exercise physiology, exercise and sport nutrition,
exercise physiology, exercise and sport psychology, and motor control and learn-
ing. The 12 chapter topics and content were chosen to represent both the founda-
tional and the broad-based professional areas and issues of exercise science.
FEATURES
Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter highlight concepts of
importance. Boxes throughout the chapters also highlight important terms and
their defi nitions, helping students to identify immediately terminology that
may be new or unfamiliar. Interviews with prominent exercise science profes-
sionals are featured within the chapters; these individuals provide helpful insight
into proper preparation for developing a successful professional career. Critical
Thinking Questions are placed throughout the chapters as well to help facilitate
discussion and deeper application of concepts. Review Questions at the end of
each chapter provide a brief review of the material covered.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Supplemental materials for both students and instructors are available at http://
thepoint.lww.com/ACSMIntroExSci.
Available for instructors are
• PowerPoint Lecture Outlines
• Image Bank, including all fi gures and tables from the text
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• Brownstone Test Generator
• Full Text Online
For students, Full Text Online and a Glossary of the key terms in the text are
available.
This book is designed to provide beginning students with an overview of the
foundational content within the areas of exercise science as well as options avail-
able for professional career opportunities, career development, and employment.
A look into the future focuses on several key paths that exercise science may pos-
sibly take in the 21st century. We hope that this book provides the students with
valuable insight as they explore the wonderful world of exercise science.
Jeffrey A. Potteiger
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Acknowledgments
I wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to all my professional colleagues who
shared their thoughts and insights with me about the content and direction of
this textbook. I would like to specifi cally acknowledge Jeffrey L. Roitman and
D. Mark Robertson, for their support and belief in me to complete this project,
and Ellen E. Adams, for her critical review of the material. Finally, a special thank
you is extended to Randal P. Claytor for his thoughtfulness and unending ability
to listen.
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Reviewers
Rudy Aguilar, MEd, CSCS, ATC Craig A. Harms, PhD
Head Athletic Trainer Associate Professor
Kinesiology, Health & Athletics Department of Kinesiology
Pasadena City College Kansas State University
Pasadena, CA Manhattan, KS
Scott R. Collier, PhD Susan Keith
Assistant Professor Associate Professor
Appalachian State University Department of Kinesiology
Boone, NC Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX
Shawn H. Dolan, PhD, RD, CSSD
Assistant Professor Mark Knoblauch, MS ATC, LAT, CSCS
Department of Kinesiology Department of Health and Human Performance
California State University University of Houston
Long Beach, CA Houston, TX
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Contents
Preface iv
Acknowledgments vi
Reviewers vii
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Exercise Science 1
What is Exercise Science? 6
Historic Development of Exercise Science 9
Exercise Science and the American College of Sports Medicine 15
Academic Preparation in Exercise Science 19
Research in Exercise Science 26
CHAPTER 2 E xercise Science: A Systems Approach 37
Nervous System 38
Muscular System 42
Skeletal System 46
Cardiovascular System 49
Pulmonary System 52
Urinary System 54
Digestive System 57
Endocrine System 61
Immune System 65
Energy Systems 68
CHAPTER 3 Exercise Physiology 76
Historic Development of Exercise Physiology 78
The Basis of Study in Exercise Physiology 81
Areas of Study in Exercise Physiology 84
Other Areas of Study 106
CHAPTER 4 Clinical Exercise Physiology 113
History of Clinical Exercise Physiology 114
Duties and Responsibilities 117
Specifi c Disease Conditions 130
CHAPTER 5 Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 148
Historic Development of Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 151
Primary Responsibility Areas of Athletic Training Professionals 156
Sports Medicine 167
Current Issues in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 172
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