Includes bibliographical references and index.

Structure and function of body systems / N. Travis Triplett -- Biomechanics of resistance exercise / Jeffrey M. McBride -- Bioenergetics of exercise and training / Trent J. Herda and Joel T. Cramer -- Endocrine responses to resistance exercise / William J. Kraemer, Jakob L. Vingren, and Barry A. Spiering -- Adaptations to anaerobic training programs / Duncan French -- Adaptations to aerobic endurance training programs / Ann Swank and Carwyn Sharp -- Age-and sex-related differences and their implications for resistance exercise / Rhodri S. Lloyd and Avery D. Faigenbaum -- Psychology of athletic preparation and performance / Traci A. Statler and Andrea M. DuBois -- Basic nutritional factors in health / Marie Spano -- Nutritional strategies to maximize performance / Marie Spano -- Performance-enhancing substances and methods / Bill Campbell -- Principles of test selection and administration / Michael McGuigan -- Administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected tests / Michael McGuigan -- Warm-up and flexibility training / Ian Jeffreys -- Free-weight and machine exercise technique / Scott Caulfield -- Alternative modes and nontraditional implement exercise technique / G. Gregory Haff, Doug Berninger, and Scott Caulfield -- Resistance training program design / Jeremy M. Sheppard and N. Travis Triplett -- Plyometric training program design and technique / David H. Potach and Donald A. Chu -- Speed and agility program design and technique / Brad H. DeWeese and Sophia Nimphius -- Aerobic endurance program design and technique / Benjamin H. Reuter and J. Jay Dawes -- Periodization / G. Gregory Haff -- Rehabilitation and reconditioning / David H. Potach and Terry L. Grindstaff -- Facility design, layout, and organization / Andrea Hudy -- Facility policies, procedures, and legal issues / Traci Statler and Victor Brown.