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, 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 there has been extensive research which 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 more 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 are 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.
Author(s): Turner, Anthony;Comfort, Paul;
Edition: 2
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Year: 2021
Language: English
Commentary: Advanced Strength and Conditioning, evidence-based approach
Pages: 464
Tags: Advanced Strength and Conditioning, evidence-based approach
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List of contributors
Introduction
1 Strength and conditioning: coach or scientist?
PERRY STEWART, PAUL COMFORT AND ANTHONY N. TURNER
PART I
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 C. BLAGROVE
5 Repeat sprint ability: physiological basis and implications for training
ANTHONY N. TURNER AND DAVID BISHOP
6 Concurrent training
RODRIGO ASPE, RICHARD CLARKE, GARETH HARRIS AND JONATHAN HUGHES
PART II
Programming and monitoring for your athlete
7 Periodisation
SHYAM CHAVDA, ANTHONY N. TURNER AND PAUL COMFORT
8 Strategies to enhance athlete recovery
VINCENT KELLY, PATRICK HOLMBERG AND DAVID JENKINS
9 Priming match-day performance: strategies for team sports 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. GREGORY HAFF
13 Cluster sets: scientific background and practical applications
G. GREGORY HAFF AND MELLISSA HARDEN
PART III
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 K. BECKHAM
18 Training for change of direction and agility
THOMAS DOS’SANTOS AND PAUL JONES
19 Speed and acceleration training
PEDRO JIMÉNEZ-REYES AND JEAN-BENOÎT MORIN
20 Applied coaching science
NICK WINKELMAN
21 Developing as a coach: leadership, culture, and purpose
BRIAN GEARITY AND CHRISTOPH SZEDLAK
Index
