Diving Physiology in Plain English

This is the sixth printing of this highly popular book. Described by Rob Farb as "the best nuts and bolts book about diving physiology out there" and acclaimed as the most readable and understandable text on the subject, Diving Physiology in Plain English will elevate most divers to a level of understanding of their sport that they probably had not previously hoped for.

The book discusses all the key areas in terms that are intelligeble to the lay reader but that do not abandon the underlying science. The main subject headings are:

+Decompression Tables and Computers
+Immersion Effects
+Diving in Cold and Heat
+Gender Facts and Folklore
+Diving Injuries
+Exercise for Divers
+Nutrition for Divers

Dr Jolie Bookspan is a research physiologist in human performance in normal to extreme environments (subaquatic, aviation, thermal, terrestrial, forensic) for acute and extended durations. She is professor of anatomy and physiology, environmental physiology, exercise physiology, statistics, orthopedic and pain rehabilitation and she is an instructor of martial arts, swimming, life guarding, health and physical training, first aid, CPR, scuba, and yoga and Martial Arts Hall of Fame Black Belt, and former undefeated full-contact ring boxer.

Softback
246 pages
213 x 276 mms