{"product_id":"sports-training-principles-9781472905277","title":"Sports Training Principles","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is the fully revised sixth edition of this ultimate reference tool for all coaches responsible for training athletes to fulfill their performance potential.\u003c\/b\u003eWritten by world-renowned and highly sought after coach and President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, Frank W. Dick, with contributions from Professor John Brewer (St Mary''s University, Twickenham, UK), Dr Penny Werthner (University of Calgary, Canada), Dr Scott Drawer (RFU, UK), Vern Gambetta (Sports Training Systems), Dr Cliff Mallett and Professor David Jenkins (University of Queensland, Australia), and Professor Timothy Noakes (University of Cape Town, South Africa), this textbook comprehensively covers the core aspects of sports coaching which can be applied to all sports and disciplines. This new edition has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest theory and practice in sports training and coaching, with supplementary contributions from international experts. The book covers the key sport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePART 1: RODS TO LEVERS\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003e1 The working parts\u003c\/b\u003e Axes Joint actions Basic structure The upper limbs Spine The lower limbs Male\/female body variations Summary  \u003cb\u003e2 Structural change in the growing child\u003c\/b\u003e Stages of growth Summary  \u003cb\u003e3 Basic mechanics\u003c\/b\u003e Definitions Laws of motion Summary  Summary of part 1  \u003cb\u003ePART 2: THE LIVING MACHINE\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003e4 Nutrition\u003c\/b\u003e Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water Nutritional supplements Food allergies Nutritional guidelines for athletes Summary  \u003cb\u003e5 The oxygen transporting system\u003c\/b\u003e Definition, functions and effects Maximal oxygen uptake Acclimatisation to altitude Summary  \u003cb\u003e6 The working muscle\u003c\/b\u003e The energy pathways The muscle  \u003cb\u003e7 The fluid systems\u003c\/b\u003e Homeostasis Specific fluids: composition and function Temperature regulation Summary  \u003cb\u003e8 The hormones\u003c\/b\u003e Local hormones General hormones Gonadotrophic hormones The secreting glands The immune system  Summary  \u003cb\u003e9 Physiological differences in the growing child\u003c\/b\u003e Effects of stress Summary  Summary of part 2  \u003cb\u003ePART 3: MISSION CONTROL\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003e10 Victor in mente, victor in corpore\u003c\/b\u003e Intellectual preparation of the athlete Personality of the athlete Relationship between athlete and coach Summary  \u003cb\u003e11 Perceptual-motor learning\u003c\/b\u003e Perceptual-motor skills training The learning concept Aims of technical training Summary  \u003cb\u003e12 Psychological changes and the growing child\u003c\/b\u003e General patterns Motor learning characteristics Summary  Summary of part 3  \u003cb\u003ePART 4: THE LANGUAGE OF TRAINING THEORY\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003e13 Fitness\u003c\/b\u003e The general picture Basic principles in training Effect of training Basic physical characteristics Points on fitness and training Summary  \u003cb\u003e14 Theory and practice of strength development\u003c\/b\u003e Strength Strength relative to movement Development of strength Summary  \u003cb\u003e15 Theory and practice of speed development\u003c\/b\u003e Speed in sport Speed development Summary  \u003cb\u003e16 Theory and practice of endurance development\u003c\/b\u003e Training methods Altitude training in practice Summary  \u003cb\u003e17 Theory and practice of mobility development\u003c\/b\u003e Mobility classification Mobility training Summary  \u003cb\u003e18 Evaluation in sport\u003c\/b\u003e Status classification Summary  Summary of part 4  \u003cb\u003ePart 5: Planning the programme\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e 19 Periodising the year\u003c\/b\u003e Preparation macrocycle Competition macrocycle Transition macrocycle Year-round adaptations Summary  \u003cb\u003e20 Variations in periodisation\u003c\/b\u003e Setting out the timescale Single and double periodisation Summary  \u003cb\u003e21 Units, microcycles, mesocycles and macrocycles\u003c\/b\u003e The training unit The microcycle Macrocycles and mesocycles Summary  \u003cb\u003e22 Adaptation to loading \u003c\/b\u003eDefinition Summary  \u003cb\u003e23 Training v straining\u003c\/b\u003e Summary  \u003cb\u003e24 Competition period\u003c\/b\u003e Competition Summary  \u003cb\u003e25 Coachworks: principles in practice\u003c\/b\u003e Performance Developments Results Systems Summary  Summary of part 5  \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50578076205399,"sku":"9781472905277","price":26.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472905277.jpg?v=1746097766","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sports-training-principles-9781472905277","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}