Description
Book SynopsisPacing: Individual Strategies for Optimal Performance examines the science, strategies, and application of pacing in sports. Coaches, athletes, and students of sport will learn to assess, develop, and implement effective pacing strategies for 13 sports, including running, cycling, triathlon, soccer, and basketball.
Trade Review"Pacing is of great theoretical and practical relevance to both sport scientists and coaches. From a theoretical perspective its study helps expand our understanding of the mechanisms through which human performance is regulated, and the processes which lead to the development of fatigue. From a practical perspective, it allows coaches and athletes to fully realise the performance potential that has been developed through long periods of physical, mental, and technical training.
Kevin Thompson’s book does an outstanding job of bridging the gap between theory and practice. It refers to cutting edge research in order to explain underpinning mechanisms, but also features a series of inputs from world class athletes and coaches explaining how they have utilised these principles in their own careers. This combination will allow students and researchers to identify the practical challenges faced by high level athletes, and will also allow practitioners to recommend evidence based strategies. With chapters based specifically around a number of different team and individual sports, this book will be of value to anybody with an interest in optimizing sports performance."
Dr. Andrew Renfree-- Institute of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Worcester
Table of ContentsPart I: Science and Philosophy of Pacing
Chapter 1 What Is Pacing?
Chapter 2 Understanding Pacing Strategies
Chapter 3 Physiology of Pacing
Chapter 4 Psychology of Pacing
Chapter 5 Adapting Pacing Strategies
Part II: Applications for Sport
Chapter 6 Swimming
Chapter 7 Cycling
Chapter 8 Speed Skating
Chapter 9 Running
Chapter 10 Olympic and Ironman Triathlon
Chapter 11 Rowing
Chapter 12 Football
Chapter 13 Tennis and Squash
Chapter 14 Basketball
