Sports training principles [electronic resource] : an introduction to sports science / Frank W. Dick.

Cover -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Part 1 Rods to Levers -- 1 The Working Parts -- 2 Structural Changes in the Growing Child -- 3 Basic Mechanics -- Part 2 The Living Machine -- 4 Nutrition -- 5 The Oxygen Transporting System -- 6 The Working Muscle -- 7 The Fluid Systems -- 8 The Hormones -- 9 Physiological Differences in the Growing Child -- Part 3 Mission Control -- 10 Sport Psychology for Coaches -- 11 Perceptual-Motor Learning -- 12 Psychological Changes and the Growing Child -- Part 4 The Language of Training Theory -- 13 Fitness 14 Theory and Practice of Strength Training -- 15 Theory and Practice of Speed Development -- 16 Theory and Practice of Endurance Development -- 17 Theory and Practice of Mobility Development -- 18 Evaluation in Sport -- Part 5 Planning the Programme -- 19 Periodising the Year -- 20 Reflections on Periodisation -- 21 Units, Microcycles, Mesocycles and Macrocycles -- 22 Adaptation to Loading -- 23 Training v Straining -- 24 Competition Period -- 25 Fitting Things Together.

This is the new, fully revised, sixth edition of this ultimate reference tool for all coaches responsible for training athletes to fulfill their performance potential. Written 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 sports science topics: Anatomy and physiology; Biomechanics, Psychology; Nutrition; Performance Analysis; Training; and Coaching methods This is a highly recommended resource for students of applied sports science, sports coaching, sports development, PE teachers, fitness advisers, coaches and athletes.