Controversies in exercise science / Thomas Rowland.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What limits training-induced improvements in athletic performance? -- Why do physiological and chronological time differ? -- Why was Zeno wrong? -- What explains the mysterious ubiquity of biologic variability? -- What caused the disturbing collapse of this young athlete? -- Is there biological regulation of physical activity? -- How can a baseball player hit a 95-mph fastball? -- What is the "purpose" of the cardiovascular system? -- What causes exercise-induced hypoxemia in athletes? Insights from Saratoga -- Is there a biological basis for children's reduced aerobic trainability? -- How can music enhance physical performance? -- When is iron supplementation indicated for athletes with iron deficiency? -- Who (or what) is setting the pace? -- Courtes-m�etrages (Short Subjects).

"Controversies in Exercise Science introduces a series of selected unresolved issues in the field of human exercise science. The common thread to all of these topics is that, in their ultimate resolution, they offer promise of insights into the essential principles of physiological systems and how these respond to the stresses of exercise. Each case study includes an examination of research surrounding each issue; the innovative aspect, however, will be that each of these controversies will be presented in the context of an historical and/or philosophical perspective"-- Provided by publisher.