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Contributors | |
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Reviewers | |
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Preface | |
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From the Editors | |
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Credits | |
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Concepts and Applications of the Exercise Sciences | |
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Muscle Physiology | |
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Skeletal Muscle Macrostructure and Microstructure | |
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Sliding-Filament Theory of Muscular Contraction | |
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Fiber Types | |
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Types of Muscle Action | |
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Force Production | |
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Conclusion | |
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Neuromuscular Anatomy and Adaptations to Conditioning | |
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Neuromuscular Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Motor Unit Recruitment Patterns During Exercise | |
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Proprioception | |
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Neuromuscular Adaptations to Exercise | |
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Conclusion | |
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The Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise | |
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The Musculoskeletal System | |
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Human Strength and Power | |
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Sources of Resistance to Muscle Contraction | |
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Joint Biomechanics: Concerns in Lifting | |
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Movement Analysis and Exercise Prescription | |
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Conclusion | |
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Bone, Muscle, and Connective Tissue Adaptations to Physical Activity | |
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Adaptation of Bone to Exercise | |
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Adaptation of Muscle to Exercise | |
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Adaptation of Connective Tissue to Exercise | |
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Conclusion | |
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Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training | |
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Essential Terminology | |
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Biological Energy Systems | |
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Substrate Depletion and Repletion | |
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Bioenergetic Limiting Factors in Exercise Performance | |
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Oxygen Uptake and the Aerobic and Anaerobic Contributions to Exercise | |
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Metabolic Specificity of Training | |
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Conclusion | |
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Endocrine Responses to Resistance Exercise | |
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Synthesis, Storage, and Secretion of Hormones | |
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Muscle as the Target for Hormone Interactions | |
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The Role of Receptors in Mediating Hormonal Changes | |
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Steroid Hormones Versus Polypeptide Hormones | |
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Heavy Resistance Exercise and Hormonal Increases | |
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Mechanisms of Hormonal Interactions | |
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Hormonal Changes in Peripheral Blood | |
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Adaptations in the Endocrine System | |
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The Primary Anabolic Hormones | |
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The Adrenal Hormones | |
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Other Hormonal Considerations | |
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Conclusion | |
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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology: Responses to Exercise | |
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Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology | |
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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Responses to Acute Exercise | |
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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Responses to Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Training | |
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External Influences on Cardiorespiratory Response | |
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Conclusion | |
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Physiological Adaptations to Anaerobic and Aerobic Endurance Training Programs | |
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Anaerobic Training | |
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Endocrine Responses to Anaerobic and Aerobic Exercise | |
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Aerobic Endurance Exercise Training | |
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Overtraining | |
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Detraining | |
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Conclusion | |
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Age- and Sex-Related Differences and Their Implications for Resistance Exercise | |
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Children | |
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Female Athletes | |
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Older Adults | |
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Conclusion | |
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The Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance: The Mental Management of Physical Resources | |
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Definition of Key Concepts in Sport Psychology | |
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How the Mind Affects the Athlete's Physical Performance | |
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The Ideal Performance State | |
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Motivational Phenomena | |
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Influence of Arousal on Performance | |
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Mental Management of Physical Resources: Controlling Psychological Processes | |
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Conclusion | |
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Performance-Enhancing Substances: Effects, Risks, and Appropriate Alternatives | |
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Types of Performance-Enhancing Substances | |
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Anabolic Steriods | |
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Other Hormones | |
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Drug Testing | |
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Dietary Supplements | |
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Conclusion | |
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Nutritional Factors in Health and Performance | |
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How to Evaluate the Adequacy of the Diet | |
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Macronutrients | |
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Vitamins and Minerals | |
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Fluid and Electrolytes | |
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Precompetition and Postexercise Nutrition | |
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Weight and Body Composition | |
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Role of the Nutritionist | |
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Conclusion | |
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Eating Disorders and Obesity | |
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Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa | |
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Obesity | |
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Conclusion | |
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Testing and Evaluation | |
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Principles of Test Selection and Administration | |
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Reasons for Testing | |
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Testing Terminology | |
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Evaluation of Test Quality | |
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Test Selection | |
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Test Administration | |
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Conclusion | |
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Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Selected Tests | |
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Measuring Parameters of Athletic Performance | |
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Statistical Evaluation of Test Data | |
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Conclusion | |
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Exercise Techniques | |
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Stretching and Warm-Up | |
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Warm-Up | |
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Flexibility | |
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Factors Affecting Flexibility | |
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Frequency, Duration, and Intensity of Stretching | |
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When Should an Athlete Stretch? | |
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Proprioceptors and Stretching | |
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Types of Stretching | |
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Conclusion | |
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Resistance Training and Spotting Techniques | |
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Exercise Technique Fundamentals | |
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Spotting Free-Weight Exercises | |
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Program Design | |
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Anaerobic Exercise Prescription | |
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Resistance Training | |
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Needs Analysis | |
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Exercise Selection | |
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Training Frequency | |
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Exercise Order | |
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Training Load and Repetitions | |
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Volume | |
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Rest Periods | |
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Conclusion | |
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Plyometric Training | |
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Plyometric Mechanics and Physiology | |
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Plyometric Program Design | |
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Plyometrics and Other Forms of Exercise | |
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Safety Considerations | |
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Further Research | |
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Conclusion | |
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Speed, Agility, and Speed-Endurance Development | |
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Movement Mechanics | |
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Running Speed | |
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Agility | |
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Developing Speed and Agility | |
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Program Design | |
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Conclusion | |
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Aerobic Endurance Exercise Prescription | |
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Aerobic Endurance Exercise Training | |
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Physiological Responses to Aerobic Endurance Training | |
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Factors Related to Aerobic Endurance Performance | |
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Designing an Aerobic Endurance Program | |
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Types of Aerobic Endurance Training Programs | |
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Application of Program Design to Training Seasons | |
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Special Issues Related to Aerobic Endurance Training | |
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Conclusion | |
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Applying Exercise Prescription Principles | |
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Training Variation: Periodization | |
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Responses to Training Stress | |
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Periodization Cycles | |
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Periodization Periods | |
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Applying Sport Seasons to the Periodization Periods | |
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Undulating (Nonlinear) Versus Linear Periodization Models | |
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Example of a Macrocycle | |
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Conclusion | |
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Rehabilitation and Reconditioning | |
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Sports Medicine Team | |
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Types of Injury | |
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Tissue Healing | |
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Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Strategies | |
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Conclusion | |
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Organization and Administration of the Strength Training and Conditioning Facility | |
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Facility Layout and Scheduling | |
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General Aspects of New Facility Design | |
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Existing Strength and Conditioning Facilities | |
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Assessing Athletic Program Needs | |
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Designing the Strength and Conditioning Facility | |
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Arranging Equipment in the Strength and Conditioning Facility | |
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Scheduling the Strength and Conditioning Facility | |
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Conclusion | |
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Developing a Policies and Procedures Manual | |
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Program Goals and Mission Statement | |
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Program Objectives | |
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Job Titles, Descriptions, and Duties of the Strength and Conditioning Staff | |
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Staff Policies and Activities | |
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Facility Administration | |
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Conclusion | |
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Facility Maintenance and Risk Management | |
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Maintaining and Cleaning Surfaces | |
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Maintaining and Cleaning Equipment | |
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Maintenance Equipment and Cleaning Supplies | |
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Litigation Issues | |
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Conclusion | |
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Answers to Study Questions | |
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Suggested Solutions for Applying Knowledge Questions | |
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References | |
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Conversion Chart | |
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Index | |
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About the Editors | |