Description
Book SynopsisThe need for qualified high school strength and conditioning professionals has never been greater. Whether following the framework for long-term athletic development or teaching weight training as a lifelong fitness activity, you need to offer both the environment and instructional skills to safely develop strong student-athletes.
NSCA’s Guide to High School Strength and Conditioning will equip you to deliver the highest-quality program in the high school setting—whether you are a strength and conditioning professional, physical education teacher, sport coach, or administrator.
Written by a team of contributors within the world-renowned National Strength and Conditioning Association,
NSCA’s Guide to High School Strength and Conditioning summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities of the various positions and roles that contribute to developing a safe and effective program. It provides insights into the benefits of offering a strength an
Trade Review"NSCA's Guide to High School Strength and Conditioning
is a must-have manual for all high school strength and sport coaches. This comprehensive manual provides the necessary information to guide or assist any high school coach in establishing an excellent strength and conditioning program!"—Stewart Venable, CSCS"NSCA’s Guide to High School Strength and Conditioning
provides coaches the tools to build an athlete's confidence, protect their body, and elevate their performance in any activity or sport."—Joe Kenn, MA, CSCS, RSCC*E, SCCC, MSCC, PN1, NSCA College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year and NSCA Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year
Table of ContentsPreface
Rick Howard, Patrick McHenry, and Mike NitkaIntroduction. Strength and Conditioning-Related Professionals in the High School Setting
Edwin C. Jones and Shawn L. JenkinsChapter 1. Curriculum and Class Structure and Guidelines
Anthony S. Smith and Bruce R. HarbachChapter 2. Class Scheduling, Planning, and Assessments
Gary S. McChalicher and Brandon PeiferChapter 3. Strength and Conditioning-Related Resources for Teachers and Professionals
Patrick Mediate and Mike NitkaChapter 4. Resistance Training Exercises
Scott SahliChapter 5. Bodyweight Exercises
Jim DavisChapter 6. Core Exercises
Joe LopezChapter 7. Warm-Up
Darnell K. ClarkChapter 8. Resistance Training
Shana McKeever and Rick HowardChapter 9. Plyometric Training
Samuel MelendrezChapter 10. Speed and Agility Training
Phil Tran and Ray KarvisChapter 11. Individual and Group Activities
Daniel FlahieAppendix. NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines
