Sports Training Principles

by Frank W Dick (Author)

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  Paperback
  1989

  $3.25

  Frank Dick's handbook on sports training theory and practice for PE students, teachers and coaches has been thoroughly revised, taking into account recent advances in training methods. The author provides a detailed analysis of ways to achieve fitness, strength and speed. He explains the benefits of good planning and how to vary training units to achieve results. He also pays particular attention to the physical and psychological well-being of athletes, discussing diet, the effects of hormones on the body, causes of stress, and how individuals can cope with heavy training and competition periods. Francis Dick is a former international competitor and has coached athletes to Olympic ,World and European honours.

• Used

  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.