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- Cover
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of figures
- List of tables
- About the Editors
- About the Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Section I: Coaching
- 1 Considerations for Effective Coaching in Strength and Conditioning: Foundations of the Modern Profession
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 What Is an S&C Coach Supposed to Do?
- 1.3 How Should the S&C Coach Work?
- 1.4 What Should the S&C Coach Know?
- 1.5 How Should the S&C Coach Think?
- 1.6 Helping to Ensure More Accurate Professional Judgement and Decision-Making
- 1.7 Summary
- Note
- Bibliography
- 2 Ecosystem Thinking for the Strength and Conditioning Coach
- 2.1 When Complexity Raises Its Ugly Head
- 2.2 The Gardener Coach: A Transformative Way of Thinking
- 2.3 First Principles to Second Principles Thinking
- 2.4 Thinking in Systems
- 2.5 The Ecosystem Concept
- 2.6 Layers of the Ecosystem
- 2.7 The Circle of Control and Influence
- 2.8 3 Pillars of a Successful Ecosystem
- 2.9 Building the Culture
- 2.10 Summary
- Bibliography
- 3 Skill Acquisition and Motor Learning
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Methods of Motor Learning
- 3.3 From Learning Methods to Motor Learning and Application
- 3.4 Comparing and Adopting Theories
- 3.5 Deliberate Practice
- 3.6 Summary
- Bibliography
- 4 The Craft of Coaching
- 4.1 The Craft
- 4.2 A World without Coaches
- 4.3 A World with Coaches
- 4.4 Bottom-Up Coaching
- 4.5 Top-Down Coaching
- 4.6 Summary
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Section II: Scientific Basis of Training
- 5 The Structure and Function of the Neuromuscular System
- 5.1 The Neural Control of Muscular Action
- 5.2 Muscular Elements of Force Production
- 5.3 Muscle Fibre Type
- 5.4 Excitation–Contraction Coupling and the Sliding Filament Theory
- 5.5 Fundamental Principles of Force Modulation
- 5.6 Control of Muscle Actions
- 5.7 Muscle Stiffness
- 5.8 Summary
- Bibliography
- 6 The Biomechanical Basis of Training
- 6.1 Why Is the Study of Biomechanics Important?
- 6.2 Fundamentals of Classical Mechanics
- 6.3 Work, Energy and Power
- 6.4 Impulse and Momentum
- 6.5 Influence of Gross Anatomy and Body Position
- 6.6 From Muscles to Movement
- 6.7 Influence of Fine Anatomy and Architecture
- 6.8 The Mechanics of Dynamic Correspondence
- 6.9 Summary
- Bibliography
- 7 The Bioenergetics of Human Performance
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Overview of Energy Systems and Storage
- 7.3 Carbohydrate Metabolism
- 7.4 Lipid Metabolism
- 7.5 Energy for Strength, Power and High-Intensity Sports
- 7.6 Energy for Strength, Power and Sprint-Based Sports
- 7.7 Energy for Endurance Sports
- 7.8 Energy for High-Intensity Intermittent Sports
- 7.9 Summary
- Bibliography
- 8 Cardiorespiratory Control of Exercise and Adaptation to Training
- 8.1 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function at Rest
- 8.2 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Function during Exercise
- 8.3 Chronic Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Adaptations to Training
- 8.4 Chronic Adaptations of the Heart
- 8.5 Chronic Adaptations of Blood/Blood Flow
- 8.6 Chronic Adaptations of the Lungs
- 8.7 Chronic Adaptations of Muscle
- 8.8 Summary
- Bibliography
- 9 The Endocrine Responses to Training
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 The Endocrine System
- 9.3 Hormone Characteristics
- 9.4 Function of Hormones
- 9.5 The Endocrine System in Strength and Conditioning
- 9.6 Pituitary–Testicular System and Sex Hormones
- 9.7 Pituitary–Adrenocortical System
- 9.8 Growth Hormone and Growth Factors
- 9.9 Pancreatic Hormones
- 9.10 Summary
- Bibliography
- 10 Nutrition for Human Performance
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Carbohydrates
- 10.3 Proteins
- 10.4 Fats
- 10.5 Hydration
- 10.6 Micronutrients
- 10.7 Sports Supplements and Ergogenic Aids
- 10.8 Periodisation of Nutritional Stimuli
- 10.9 Summary
- Bibliography
- Section III: Applied Practice
- 11 Effective Needs Analysis and Functional Training Principles
- 11.1 Fundamentals: Training Principles
- 11.2 Specificity: Triangulating on the Target
- 11.3 Summary
- Acknowledgements
- Bibliography
- 12 Performance Diagnostics
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Testing Considerations
- 12.3 Strength and Power Assessment and Profiling
- 12.4 Comparison and Interpretation Methods
- 12.5 Change of Direction Speed and Agility
- 12.6 Repeat-Sprint Ability, Intermittent Running and Aerobic Qualities
- 12.7 Recording and Presentation of Results
- 12.8 Summary
- Bibliography
- 13 Functional Screening Methods for the Strength and Conditioning Practitioner
- 13.1 Preface
- 13.2 Introduction
- 13.3 The Mobility Stability Continuum
- 13.4 Neurological Approach to Screening
- 13.5 Biomechanical Approach to Screening – Range of Motion and Landing
- 13.6 Movement Pattern Approach to Screening – Functional Movement Screen
- 13.7 Corrective Strategies
- 13.8 Summary
- Bibliography
- 14 Developing Strength and Power
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 The Importance of Strength and Power
- 14.3 Neuromuscular Mechanisms Involved with Strength and Power Development
- 14.4 Programme Design Considerations for Strength and Power Development
- 14.5 Summary
- Bibliography
- 15 Weightlifting for Sports Performance
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Resistance Training and Weightlifting
- 15.3 Strength Lifts: The Squat
- 15.4 Weightlifting Movements and Their Derivatives
- 15.5 Summary
- Bibliography
- 16 Plyometric Training: Theory and Practice
- 16.1 Defining Plyometrics
- 16.2 The Stretch–shortening cycle
- 16.3 Proposed Mechanisms of SSC Enhancement
- 16.4 Adaptive Responses to Plyometric Training
- 16.5 Classifying Plyometrics
- 16.6 Modulating Plyometric Intensity
- 16.7 Implementing Plyometric Programmes
- 16.8 Session Design
- 16.9 Programme Design
- 16.10 Monitoring Plyometric Training
- 16.11 Plyometric Exercises
- 16.12 Summary
- Bibliography
- 17 Developing Speed and Agility for Sports Performance
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Speed
- 17.3 Acceleration
- 17.4 Agility
- 17.5 Summary
- Bibliography
- 18 Developing Endurance for Sports Performance
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Energy Transfer during Exercise
- 18.3 Endurance Training: Components of Endurance
- 18.4 Training Specificity
- 18.5 Training Zones for Endurance Training
- 18.6 High-Intensity Interval Training
- 18.7 Summary
- Bibliography
- 19 Flexibility: Developing Effective Movement
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Types of Flexibility: Passive Vs Active
- 19.3 Flexibility in Aesthetic Vs Non-Aesthetic Sports
- 19.4 Mechanisms of Flexibility Enhancement
- 19.5 Types, Guidelines and Effects of Flexibility Exercise
- 19.6 Summary
- Bibliography
- 20 The Essentials of Periodisation
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Defining Periodisation
- 20.3 Goals of Periodisation
- 20.4 General Underlying Principles of Periodisation
- 20.5 Periodisation, Planning and Programming
- 20.6 Approaches to Planning
- 20.7 Hierarchical Structure of a Periodised Training Plan
- 20.8 Sequencing and Integrating Training
- 20.9 Structuring a Sequenced and Integrated Periodised Training Plan
- 20.10 Summary
- Bibliography
- Section IV: Special Considerations in Strength and Conditioning
- 21 Recovery ‘Science’
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 History
- 21.3 What Is Recovery?
- 21.4 Shortcomings of Modern Recovery Science and Practice
- 21.5 What to Do, What to Do…?
- 21.6 Summary
- Bibliography
- 22 Paediatric Strength and Conditioning
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Risks and Concerns Associated with Paediatric Strength and Conditioning
- 22.3 Effectiveness of Paediatric Strength and Conditioning
- 22.4 Potential Benefits of Paediatric Strength and Conditioning
- 22.5 Paediatric Strength and Conditioning Guidelines
- 22.6 Programme Design Considerations for Children and Adolescents
- 22.7 Summary
- Bibliography
- 23 Working with Special Populations
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Cerebral Palsy
- 23.3 Amputees
- 23.4 Spinal Cord Injuries
- 23.5 Visual Impairment
- 23.6 Les Autres
- 23.7 Summary
- Bibliography
- 24 Performing in Extreme Environments
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Heat
- 24.3 Altitude
- 24.4 Cold
- 24.5 Depth
- 24.6 Pollution
- 24.7 Summary
- Bibliography
- 25 Facility Design, Maintenance, Safety and Record Keeping
- 25.1 Initial Considerations
- 25.2 Programme Analysis
- 25.3 Feasibility Study
- 25.4 Building Development Plan
- 25.5 Construction
- 25.6 Human Resources
- 25.7 Summary
- Acknowledgements
- Bibliography
- Section V: Current Training Methods
- 26 Velocity-Based Training
- 26.1 What Is Velocity-Based Training?
- 26.2 Athlete Pre-Requisites
- 26.3 Measurement Methods in Velocity-Based Training
- 26.4 Applying Velocity-Based Training – Team Sports
- 26.5 Applying Velocity-Based Training – Individual Sports
- 26.6 Utilising VBT for 1RM Prediction
- 26.7 Using Velocity Loss As a Key Measure of Performance
- 26.8 Summary
- Bibliography
- 27 Postactivation Potentiation and Its Role in Performance Enhancement
- 27.1 Introduction
- 27.2 Postactivation Potentiation and in vivo Human Skeletal Muscle Performance
- 27.3 From Postactivation Potentiation to Postactivation Performance Enhancement
- 27.4 Considerations for Practice
- 27.5 Summary
- Bibliography
- 28 The Application of Blood Flow Restriction to Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance
- 28.1 Introduction
- 28.2 Application for Improving Strength and Hypertrophy
- 28.3 Application for Improving Endurance
- 28.4 Application for Priming of High-Intensity Exercise
- 28.5 Application to Improve Recovery
- 28.6 Summary
- Bibliography
- Section VI: Sport Specific
- 29 Strength and Conditioning for Rugby Union
- 29.1 Introduction
- 29.2 Strength and Conditioning Process: Goals and Objectives
- 29.3 Philosophy and Principles
- 29.4 The Planning Process
- 29.5 In-Season Strength and Conditioning Process
- 29.6 Summary
- 30 Strength and Conditioning for Football
- 30.1 Introduction
- 30.2 Needs Analysis
- 30.3 Injury Reduction
- 30.4 Improving Physical Performance
- 30.5 Summary
- Bibliography
- 31 Strength and Conditioning for Cricket
- 31.1 Introduction
- 31.2 Basic Structure of Games and Player Positions
- 31.3 Physiological and Movement Demands of Batting
- 31.4 Physiological and Movement Demands of Bowling
- 31.5 Physiological and Movement Demands of Fielding
- 31.6 Fitness Testing
- 31.7 Injury Prevention
- 31.8 Climate
- 31.9 Schedule
- 31.10 Phases
- 31.11 Summary
- Bibliography
- 32 Strength and Conditioning for Golf
- 32.1 Introduction
- 32.2 Fitter Means Better Golf
- 32.3 Programme Design
- 32.4 Summary
- Bibliography
- 33 Strength and Conditioning for Rowing
- 33.1 Rowing As a Sport
- 33.2 Biomechanical Characteristics of Rowing
- 33.3 Strength Characteristics of Rowers
- 33.4 Injury Risks
- 33.5 Training Monitoring
- 33.6 Putting It All Together
- 33.7 Athlete Case Study
- 33.8 Summary
- Bibliography
- 34 Strength and Conditioning for Field Hockey
- 34.1 Strength and Conditioning As Part of the Solution to a ‘Performance Problem’
- 34.2 The Constants
- 34.3 The Variations
- 34.4 Structuring Your Programme
- 34.5 Targeted Development for this Period
- 34.6 The Goalkeeper: A Special Consideration
- 34.7 Summary
- Bibliography
- 35 Strength and Conditioning for Basketball
- 35.1 Introduction
- 35.2 Energetics
- 35.3 Mechanics
- 35.4 Anthropometrics
- 35.5 Injuries
- 35.6 Evidence-Based Training
- 35.7 Training Integration
- 35.8 Summary
- Bibliography
- 36 Strength and Conditioning for Tennis
- 36.1 Introduction
- 36.2 Characteristics of Different Court Surfaces
- 36.3 Injury Profiles in Tennis
- 36.4 Player Case Study
- 36.5 Putting it All Together
- 36.6 Evaluation and Monitoring
- 36.7 Summary
- Bibliography
- 37 Strength and Conditioning for Cycling
- 37.1 Introduction
- 37.2 Strength and Conditioning and Cycling
- 37.3 Summary
- Bibliography
- 38 Strength and Conditioning for Track and Field: Throws
- 38.1 Introduction
- 38.2 Strength Development
- 38.3 Power and Explosiveness
- 38.4 Summary
- Bibliography
- 39 Strength and Conditioning for Swimming
- 39.1 An Introduction to Swimming
- 39.2 Key Determinants of Swimming Performance
- 39.3 Individualisation and Competition Performance Analysis
- 39.4 Strength and Conditioning for Swimming: Requirements and KPIs
- 39.5 Strength and Conditioning for Swimming: Training Plan Outline
- 39.6 Monitoring, Testing and Long-Term Considerations
- 39.7 Summary
- 39.8 Final Thoughts on Strength and Conditioning for Swimming
- Bibliography
- 40 Strength and Conditioning for MMA
- 40.1 Introduction
- 40.2 Description of Mixed Martial Arts
- 40.3 Role of the Strength and Conditioning Coach in MMA
- 40.4 Physiological Demands of MMA
- 40.5 Speed Development
- 40.6 Speed Endurance Development
- 40.7 Cardiorespiratory System
- 40.8 The Importance of Strength/Power
- 40.9 Injuries in MMA
- 40.10 Summary
- Bibliography
- Index
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