History of exercise physiology / Charles M. Tipton, PhD, University of Arizona, editor

History of Exercise Physiology brings together leading authorities in the profession to present this first-of-its-kind resource that is certain to become an essential reference for exercise physiology researchers and practitioners. The contributing authors were selected based on their significant contributions to the field, including many examples in which they were part of seminal research on exercise physiology research ever compiled. The text includes the following features: A broad scope of the primary ideas and work done in exercise physiology that spans hundreds of years; A close look at early contributions to exercise physiology made by Scandinavian scientists, the Harvard Fatigue Laboratory, and German laboratories; The incorporation of molecular biology into exercise biology and physiology research that paved the way for exercise physiology; An explanation of the relationship between genomics, genetics, and exercise biology; An integrative view of the autonomic nervous system in exercise. History of Exercise Physiology is well illustrated with figures and photos of influential individuals. These visuals give readers an engaging way to absorb the content while bringing them closer to the people who expanded the field. The text presents a unique and thorough history of the subject while providing unmatched value as a reference. -- from back cover