Strength and Conditioning for Sport: A Practical Guide for Sports Coaches - Softcover

Brewer, Clive

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905540531 ISBN 13: 9781905540532

Publisher: Coachwise Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

FULLY REVISED EDITION NOW AVAILABLE Challenging old ideas and suggesting new answers to old problems for coaches and athletes alike, this larger and more comprehensive second edition is littered with comprehensive explanatory photos and will allow coaches to: learn the basic principles of strength and conditioning theory use theory in practical applications find out why different training programmes can produce different results Coaches are constantly challenged to devise new methods of improving performance in their athletes. One important method of raising performance at all levels of sport is by increasing the fitness of the athletes involved. On a very basic level, fitness deals with specific strength, speed, power and endurance capabilities. In recent years, recognition of the importance of fitness parameters has led to an explosion in various strength and conditioning resources and methods. This book lays out the basic principles underlying strength and conditioning theory as well as detailed information on how to use the theory in practical applications. Furthermore, there are excellent explanations as to why different training programmes can produce different results. Explains how and why these latest training methods work Supported by evidence to explain why these methods work Accompanied by specific guidelines allowing coaches to implement drills and principles

Edition details

• Publisher: Coachwise Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905540531
• ISBN 13: 9781905540532
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 250