| Description |
xii, 420 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Contents note continued: 25.Fitting Things Together |
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Machine generated contents note: pt. 1 Rods to Levers -- 1.The Working Parts -- 2.Structural Changes in the Growing Child -- 3.Basic Mechanics -- pt. 2 The Living Machine -- 4.Nutrition -- 5.The Oxygen Transporting System -- 6.The Working Muscle -- 7.The Fluid Systems -- 8.The Hormones -- 9.Physiological Differences in the Growing Child -- pt. 3 Mission Control -- 10.Sport Psychology for Coaches -- 11.Perceptual-Motor Learning -- 12.Psychological Changes and the Growing Child -- pt. 4 The Language of Training Theory -- 13.Fitness -- 14.Theory and Practice of Strength Training -- 15.Theory and Practice of Speed Development -- 16.Theory and Practice of Endurance Development -- 17.Theory and Practice of Mobility Development -- 18.Evaluation in Sport -- pt. 5 Planning the Programme -- 19.Periodising the Year -- 20.Reflections on Periodisation -- 21.Units, Microcycles, Mesocycles and Macrocycles -- 22.Adaptation to Loading -- 23.Training V Straining -- 24.Competition Period -- |
| Summary |
As one of the country's best and most consistently inspiring motivational speakers, Frank W. Dick OBE is the current President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, Member of the IAAF Coaches Commission, Technical Director of the International Council for Coaching Excellence Global Coaches House and Co-founder of the International Academy for Coaches. From 1979 to 1994 he was the British Athletics Federation's Director of Coaching, leading the national team through a truly golden era, which saw him acknowledged internationally as an outstanding leader and mentor in coaching. His sports coaching and performance programme design has helped guide several sporting greats to the podium including decathlete Daley Thompson, tennis star Boris Becker, figure skater Katarina Witt and golfer Justin Rose. In turn, he has translated this success into coaching business leaders and their teams to achieve their goals in the corporate arena --Book Jacket |
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This is a highly recommended resource for students of applied sports science, sports coaching, sports development, PE teachers, fitness advisers, coaches and athletes. -- |
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This is the new, fully revised, sixth edition of this ultimate reference tool for all coaches responsible for training athletes to fulfil their performance potential. Written by world-renowned and highly sought after coach and President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, Professor Frank W. Dick, with contributions from Professor John Brewer (St Mary's University, Twickenham), Professor Timothy Noakes (University of Cape Town, South Africa), Dr Penny Werthner (University of Calgary, Canada), Vern Gambetta (Sports Training Systems), Dr Cliff Mallett and Professor David Jenkins (University of Queensland, Australia), and Dr Scott Drawer (Athletic Performance Manager of Rugby Football Union), this textbook comprehensively covers the core aspects of sports coaching that can be applied to all sports and disciplines. -- |
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This new edition has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest theory and practice in sports training and coaching, with supplementary contributions from international experts. The book covers the key sports science topics: anatomy and physiology; biomechanics; psychology; nutrition; performance analysis; training; and coaching theory and practice. -- |
| Notes |
"An introduction to sports science"--cover |
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Formerly CIP. Uk |
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Includes index |
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Previous edition: London: A. & C. Black, 2007 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references index |
| Subject |
Coaching (Athletics)
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Physical education and training.
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Track and field athletes -- Training of.
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| Author |
Brewer, John (Professor of sport), author
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| ISBN |
9781472905277 (paperback) |
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(epub) |
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(epdf) |
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