Sports Training Principles

by Dr. Frank W. Dick OBE (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $4.27

  Written by world renowned coach and President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, Frank Dick, Sports Training Principles is the ultimate reference on training theory and practice for all coaches responsible 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.

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.29

  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.