High-Performance Training for Sports
High-Performance Training for Sports by David Joyce is a comprehensive resource published by Human Kinetics in 2022. This second edition spans 442 pages and is presented in English. It builds on the foundational concepts introduced in the first edition, offering updated philosophies, protocols, and programs designed for the development of contemporary athletes.
Readers will discover insights from leading experts in athletic performance training, coaching, and rehabilitation. The book emphasizes critical aspects of athletic conditioning, including speed, agility, and both anaerobic and aerobic conditioning. Additionally, it introduces six new chapters that focus on programming for different seasons, effective learning and cueing techniques, and fostering a positive training environment. This edition serves as a valuable guide for strength and conditioning coaches, trainers, and athletes aiming to enhance performance and resilience.
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High-Performance Training for Sports changed the landscape of athletic conditioning and sports performance when first published in 2014. Now the second edition builds on that groundbreaking work with the latest and most effective philosophies, protocols, and programs for developing today’s athletes.
High-Performance Training for Sports, Second Edition, features contributions from global leaders in athletic performance training, coaching, and rehabilitation. This all-star team shares the cutting-edge knowledge and techniques they’ve used with Olympians, elite athletes, and teams from professional sport leagues around the world. In addition to fostering athletes’ speed, agility, jumping and landing capabilities, and anaerobic and aerobic conditioning, you’ll find six new chapters on programming for the in-season and off-season, learning and cueing, and having a positive impact on a training environment.
Combining the latest science and research with proven training protocols, High-Performance Training for Sports will help you accomplish three critical goals for your athletes:
- Establish and develop resilience
- Cultivate athletic capabilities
- Enhance and sustain performance
Whether you are seeking to maximize the readiness of high-performance athletes for a season or are assisting athletes who are returning to play after injury, this definitive guide provides the best advice and practices. High-Performance Training for Sports is an essential resource for those who wish to excel as a strength and conditioning coach, trainer, rehabilitator, or athlete.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
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