Foundations of exercise physiology -- Applying research to everyday exercise and sport -- Bioenergetics and meeting the metabolic demands for energy -- Exercise physiology and body systems -- Skeletal muscle system -- Nervous system -- Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Endocrine system -- Nutrition and environment -- Nutritional support for exercise -- Fluid and electrolyte challenges in exercise -- Environmental challenges and exercise performance -- Training for health and performance -- Understanding and improving body composition -- Aerobic and strength training prescription for health and -- Performance -- Testing and evaluating physical fitness -- Ergogenics in exercise and sport -- Training considerations for special populations.