Sports Performance Fitness and Training Program

Description

Sport and fitness has become a key contemporary industry. Those working within the sector are now expected to demonstrate greater expertise and professional competence than ever before. This book “Sports Performance Fitness and Training Program” is a vital resource for all students of sport, leisure and fitness management, offering an essential guide to professional practice and a wealth of background information on current issues within the industry. This text examines the principles and practice of sport and fitness training. By drawing on the latest international research and analyzing a wide range of coaching practices, it helps to plan and implement programs to develop the physical capacities underlying an athlete's performances. The various sections of this book are structured in a logical sequence to allow the reader to understand, plan and maximize physical training for sport. This book is designed to be of interest to students doing courses in physical education, sports science and human movement.