ISBN : 9780367491352
Author : Anthony Turner
Publisher : Routledge
Year : 2022
Language : English
Type : Book
Description : Becoming an effective strength and conditioning practitioner requires the development of a professional skills set and a thorough understanding of the scientific basis of best practice. Aimed at advanced students and novice-to-expert practitioners, in this book the authors explore the latest scientific evidence and apply it to exercise selection and programming choices across the full range of areas in strength and conditioning, from strength and power, speed and agility, to aerobic conditioning. Since the first edition of this text was written extensive research has expanded the supporting evidence base that provides the theoretical foundation for each chapter. In addition, some areas that were previously under-researched have now been expanded and some key concepts have been further challenged. Each chapter is written by experts with experience in a wide variety of sports, including both applied and research experience, ensuring this concise but sophisticated textbook is the perfect bridge from introductory study to effective professional practice. While advanced concepts are explored within the book, the coach must not forget that consistency in the application of the basic principles of strength and conditioning is the foundation of athletic development. Advanced Strength and Conditioning: An Evidence- based Approach is a valuable resource for all advanced students and practitioners of strength and conditioning and fitness training. Table of Contents Introduction to the 2nd edition 1. Strength and Conditioning: Coach or Scientist? Perry Stewart, Paul Comfort, and Anthony N. Turner Part 1: Developing Your Athlete 2. Developing Muscular Strength and Power Timothy J. Suchomel and Paul Comfort 3. Stretch-shortening Cycle and Muscle-tendon Stiffness John J. McMahon 4. Understanding and Developing Aerobic Fitness Richard Blagrove 5. Repeat Sprint Ability: Physiological Basis and Implications for Training Anthony N. Turner and David Bishop 6. Concurrent Training Richard Clarke, Rodrigo Aspe, and Johnathan Hughes Part 2: Programming and Monitoring for Your Athlete 7. Periodisation Shyam Chavda, Anthony N. Turner, and Paul Comfort 8. Strategies to Enhance Athlete Recovery Vince Kelly, Patrick Holmberg, and David Jenkins 9. Priming Match Day Performance: Strategies for Team Sport Players Mark Russell, Natalie Brown, Samuel P. Hills, and Liam P. Kilduff 10. Fitness Testing and Data Analysis John J. McMahon, Paul Comfort, and Anthony N. Turner 11. Analysis and Presentation of Fitness Test Results John J. McMahon, Anthony N. Turner, and Paul Comfort 12. Eccentric Training: Scientific Background and Practical Applications Mellissa Harden, Paul Comfort, and G. Greg Haff 13. Cluster Sets: Scientific Background and Practical Applications G. Greg Haff and Mellissa Harden Part 3: Coaching Your Athlete 14. Movement Screening: A Systematic Approach to Assessing Movement Quality Louis Howe and Chris Bishop 15. Technical Demands of Strength Training Timothy J. Suchomel and Paul Comfort 16. Weightlifting for Sports Performance Timothy J. Suchomel and Paul Comfort 17. Plyometric Training Christopher J. Sole, Christopher R. Bellon, and George Beckham 18. Training for Change of Direction and Agility Tom Dos’Santos and Paul Jones 19. Speed and Acceleration Training Pedro Jimenez-Reyes and Jean-Benoît Morin 20. Applied Coaching Science Nick Winkelman 21. Developing as a Coach: Leadership, Culture and Purpose Brian Gearity and Christopher Szedlak