Sports Training Principles (Nutrition and Fitness)

by Dr. Frank W. Dick OBE (Author)

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  Paperback
  1997

  $4.33

  Newly revised, a valuable summary of performance and training (British Journal of Physical Education)

  In this revised edition of a classic, Frank Dick expands and updates his thoroughgoing overview of the principles behind sports training for trainers, coaches, physical education teachers, sports scientists, and serious athletes. Covering both theory and practice, the book offers an understanding of sports nutrition and physiology (including respiration, musculature, and the function of hormones), mental preparation, and the development of strength, speed, endurance, and mobility. Final chapters detail the planning of successful training programs, with information on training units, micro- and macrocycles, and competition.

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  Paperback
  2002

  $3.25

  Written by the President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, this book provides a reference on training theory and practice for all who accept and pursue responsibility for developing athletes to fulfil their performance potential. It covers: anatomy and basic biomechanics; energy production systems; psychology, learning procedures and technical training; performance components - strength, speed, endurance and mobility; training cycles, periodization, adaptation to external loading and coaching methods.