Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance

Author:
Jay Hoffman
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Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance

Short description

An introductory text providing the reader with an understanding of the physiological principles underlying sport training and performance. It provides a focus on how to apply these principles to athletic traning to improve sport performance.

Long description

An introductory text providing the reader with an understanding of the physiological principles underlying sport training and performance. It provides a focus on how to apply these principles to athletic traning to improve sport performance. The author has worked extensively with athletes, coaches and military personnel. The text also includes information on how the various components of sport and performance are measured.

Product details

Publisher:
Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN:
9780736034241
Publication date:
July 2002
Length:
279mm
Width:
220mm
Thickness:
27mm
Weight:
1179g
Pages:
352
Illustrations:
Illustrated
Readership:
Age: 18 - UP
Illustrated:
Illustrated

Table of contents

  • Part Physiological adaptations to exercise
  • neuromuscular system and exercise
  • endocrine system and exercise
  • metabolic system and exercise
  • cardiovascular system and exercise
  • immunological system and exercise
  • Part Exercise training principles and prescriptions
  • principles of training
  • resistance training
  • anaerobic conditioning and the development of speed and agility
  • endurance training
  • concurrent training
  • periodization
  • plyometrics
  • warm
  • up and flexibility
  • athletic performance testing
  • Part Nutrition, fluid regulation and ergogenic aids
  • sports nutritiion
  • hydration
  • ergogenic aids
  • Part Environmental factors
  • exercise in the heat
  • exercise in the cold
  • exercise at altitude
  • Part Medical and health conditions
  • overtraining
  • diabetes
  • exercise
  • induced asthma

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