The Sixth Edition of this international bestseller frames research findings in physiology in a reader-friendly format making this textbook a favourite of lecturers & students alike It offers a simple way for students to develop an understanding of the body's abilities to perform various types & intensities of exercise & sport to adapt to stressful situations & to improve its physiological capacities Students & instructors can take advantage of the web-based ancillaries that accompany the text & include new animations videos & audio clips Physiology of Sport & Exercise has been a cornerstone textbook of the engaging field of exercise physiology Through dynamic & interactive learning activities easy-to-follow layouts & research-oriented content students & instructors will find this an invaluable resource for their continued education