Strength and conditioning a concise introduction /

• Main Author: Cissik, John M.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2012.
• Subjects: Physical education and training.; Muscle strength.; Physical fitness > Physiological aspects.; Athletes > Training of.; Electronic books.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess

"Strength and Conditioning offers a concise but comprehensive overview of training for athletic performance. Introducing essential theory and practical techniques in all of the core areas of athletic training, the book clearly demonstrates how to apply fundamental principles in putting together...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Adaptations from training
• 2. Techniques
• 3. Assessments
• 4. Components of a training session
• 5. Principles of training
• 6. Needs analysis
• 7. Program design
• 8. Periodization of training
• 9. Injuries
• 10. Age and training
• 11. Level of competition and training
• 12. Putting it all together.