Athletic movement skills : training for sports performance / Clive Brewer.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes bibliographical references ([ages 391-395) and index

Movement skill development -- Understanding biomotor abilities -- Pattern of motor system development -- Efficiently controlling forces : mechanical functions of movement -- Importance of posture in athletic movement -- Evaluating posture -- Designing a progessive curriculum : considerations for movement skill learning and physio-mechanical training -- Developing running speed and agility skills -- Developing jumping and plyometric skills -- Developing functional strength progressions -- Applying principles in practice.

The unifying theme of every elite athlete and every spectacular performance is movement. It's the basis for what is recognised as athleticism, the foundation for athletic skill and an essential ingredient for excellence. Setting a new standard for athletic assessment and development, this authoritative guide presents proven protocols for evaluating, correcting, training and translating athletic movement into athletic dominance. Hundreds of photo sequences and illustrations depict how to refine and perfect speed, agility, strength and power-related movements and skills.