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| Fundamental Concepts | |
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| The Assessment and Modification Model | |
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| The Assessment and Modification Model | |
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| Sports Science Theoretical Base | |
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| Observation and Assessment | |
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| Comparison and Profiling | |
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| Intervention Priority | |
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| Modification | |
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| Pedagogical Considerations | |
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| Re-assessment | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Talent Identification and Profiling | |
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| Talent Identification | |
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| Profiling | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Applied Anatomy: Assessment and Modification of Physical Capacities | |
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| Absolute Body Size | |
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| The Principle of Morphological Optimization | |
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| Normative Data on Absolute Body Size in Sportspeople | |
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| The Physics of Absolute Body Size | |
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| Secular Trends in Absolute Body Size | |
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| Consequences of the Search for Size | |
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| Kinanthropometric Assessment | |
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| Somatotype in Sport | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Development of Somatotype Rating Methods | |
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| The Heath-Carter Anthropometric Method | |
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| Somatotype and Sport Performance | |
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| Desirable Body Types for High Level Performance | |
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| Exceptions to the Standard Body Shape and Size | |
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| Sport Selection and Somatotype | |
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| Somatotype Modification | |
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| Changes in Body Type During Growth | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Body Composition in Sport | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Factors Affecting Body Composition | |
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| Body Composition Assessment | |
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| Body Composition and Sports Performance | |
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| Nutritional Changes to Modify Body Composition | |
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| Conclusions | |
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| Proportionality | |
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| Significance of Proportionality Modification in Sport | |
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| Effect of Growth on Proportionality | |
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| Proportionality Assessment | |
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| Proportionality Applied to Sport Performance | |
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| Proportionality Characteristics of Athletes | |
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| Racial Characteristics | |
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| Body Modification | |
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| Technique Modification | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Posture | |
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| Evolution and the Development of Posture | |
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| Changes in Posture During Growth | |
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| Maintenance of Posture | |
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| Advantages of Good Posture | |
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| Postural Diversity within Individuals | |
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| Posture and its Relationship to Somatotype | |
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| Postural Defects | |
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| Static and Dynamic Posture | |
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| Posture Assessment | |
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| Desirable Postures for High Level Sport Performance | |
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| Modifying Posture and Technique to Improve Performance | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Strength | |
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| Relationship Between Strength, Power and Strength-Endurance | |
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| Value of Strength in Sport | |
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| Muscle Structure and Function | |
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| Muscle Mechanics and Neuromuscular Considerations | |
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| Factors Affecting the Development of Muscular Function | |
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| Strength Assessment | |
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| General Training Principles | |
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| Strength Training Program Design | |
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| Strength Training Methods and Techniques | |
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| Strength-Endurance Training Methods | |
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| Strength Training, Injuries and Injury Prevention | |
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| Summary | |
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| Power | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Maximal Power Production Defined | |
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| Why is Maximal Power Important? | |
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| Factors Contributing to Maximal Power Output | |
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| Performance Qualities Contributing to Power | |
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| Assessment of Muscular Power | |
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| Training Methods for the Development of Power | |
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| Summary | |
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| Speed | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Neural Considerations | |
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| Morphological Considerations | |
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| Endocrine Considerations | |
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| Biochemical Considerations | |
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| Biomechanical and Anthropometric Considerations | |
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| Assessing Speed | |
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| Developing Speed | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Flexibility | |
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| Definitions of Stretching and the Resulting Flexibility-Extensibility | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology Components Targeted for Stretching | |
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| Types of Stretching Procedure and Technique | |
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| Mechanisms of Stretching | |
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| Does Stretching Help Improve Sport Performance or Reduce Risk of Injury? | |
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| Other Factors Can Affect the Effectiveness of Stretching and the Resulting Flexibility | |
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| How do you Measure Improvement in Flexibility? | |
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| Conclusions | |
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| Balance and Agility | |
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| Factors Affecting Balance | |
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| Assessing Balance | |
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| Improving Balance for Sport | |
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| Protection from Joint Injury | |
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| Factors Affecting Agility | |
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| Assessing Agility | |
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| Improving Agility for Sport | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Modifying Physical Capacities | |
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| Resistance Training Guidelines | |
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| Resistance Training Exercises | |
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| Stretching Exercises | |
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| Training Programs for Specific Sports | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Biomechanics: Assessment and Modification of Sport Techniques | |
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| Analysis of Sports Performance | |
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| Models of Technique Analysis | |
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| Qualitative or Subjective Analysis | |
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| Quantitative Analysis | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Image Analysis in Sports Performance | |
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| Background | |
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| Errors in Motion Analysis | |
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| Planar Video Analysis | |
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| 3D Motion Analysis | |
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| Data Filtering | |
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| Conclusions | |
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| The Application of Biomechanics in the Improvement of Sport Performance | |
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| Instructional Approaches in Technique Modification | |
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| Preparation of Athletes Involved in High-Speed Activities | |
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| Biomechanical Considerations in Reducing Sporting Injury Rates | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Mechanics in Sport: Specific Applications | |
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| Balance | |
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| Newton's Laws of Motion | |
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| Linking of Linear and Angular Motion | |
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| Projectile Motion | |
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| Momentum | |
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| Moments of Force and Torque | |
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| Energy | |
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| Coefficient of Restitution | |
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| Coordination and Summation of Body Segments | |
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| Friction | |
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| Centripetal Force | |
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| Fluid Dynamics | |
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| Practical Example | |
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| A Practical Example: Pole Vault | |
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| Assessment of Physical Capacity and Intervention Program | |
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| Biomechanical Assessment and Technique Modification | |
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| Influence on Performance | |