Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning

Name: Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
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ISBN: 9780736058032

ISBN-10: 0736058036

ISBN-13: 9780736058032

Edition: 3rd 2008

Authors: National Strength and Conditioning Association Staff, Roger Earle

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Now in its third edition, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioningis the most comprehensive reference available for strength and conditioning professionals. In this text, 30 expert contributors explore the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning as well as their applications to athletic performance.Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioningis the most-preferred preparation text for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The research-based approach, extensive exercise technique section, and unbeatable accuracy of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioningmake it the text readers have come to rely on for… CSCS exam preparation.The third edition presents the most current strength training and conditioning research and applications in a logical format designed for increased retention of key concepts. The text is organized into five sections. The first three sections provide a theoretical framework for application in section 4, the program design portion of the book. The final section offers practical strategies for administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities.-Section 1 (chapters 1 through 10) presents key topics and current research in exercise physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, biomechanics, endocrinology, sport nutrition, and sport psychology and discusses applications for the design of safe and effective strength and conditioning programs.-Section 2 (chapters 11 and 12) discusses testing and evaluation, including the principles of test selection and administration as well as the scoring and interpretation of results.-Section 3 (chapters 13 and 14) provides techniques for warm-up, stretching, and resistance training exercises. For each exercise, accompanying photos and instructions guide readers in the correct execution and teaching of stretching and resistance training exercises. This section also includes a set of eight new dynamic stretching exercises.-Section 4 examines the design of strength training and conditioning programs. The information is divided into three parts: anaerobic exercise prescription (chapters 15 through 17), aerobic endurance exercise prescription (chapter 18), and periodization and rehabilitation (chapters 19 and 20). Step-by-step guidelines for designing resistance, plyometric, speed, agility, and aerobic endurance training programs are shared. Section 4 also includes detailed descriptions of how principles of program design and periodization can be applied to athletes of various sports and experience levels. Within the text, special sidebars illustrate how program design variables can be applied to help athletes attain specific training goals.-Section 5 (chapters 21 and 22) addresses organization and administration concerns of the strength training and conditioning facility manager, including facility design, scheduling, policies and procedures, maintenance, and risk management.Chapter objectives, key points, key terms, and self-study questions provide a structure to help readers organize and conceptualize the information. Unique application sidebars demonstrate how scientific facts can be translated into principles that assist athletes in their strength training and conditioning goals.Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioningalso offers new lecture preparation materials. A product specific Web site includes new student lab activities that instructors can assign to students. Students can visit this Web site to print the forms and charts for completing lab activities, or they can complete the activities electronically and email their results to the instructor. The instructor guide provides a course description and schedule, ch

Book details

List price: $98.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 6/2/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 656
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 5.390
Language: English




Concepts and Applications of the Exercise Sciences



Structure and Function of the Muscular, Neuromuscular, Cardiovascular, and Respiratory Systems



Muscular System


Neuromuscular System


Cardiovascular System


Respiratory System


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training



Essential Terminology


Biological Energy Systems


Substrate Depletion and Repletion


Bioenergetic Limiting Factors in Exercise Performance


Oxygen Uptake and the Aerobic and Anaerobic Contributions to Exercise


Metabolic Specificity of Training


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Endocrine Responses to Resistance Exercise



Synthesis, Storage, and Secretion of Hormones


Muscle as the Target for Hormone Interactions


Role of Receptors in Mediating Hormonal Changes


Steroid Hormones Versus Polypeptide Hormones


Heavy Resistance Exercise and Hormonal Increases


Mechanisms of Hormonal Interactions


Hormonal Changes in Peripheral Blood


Adaptations in the Endocrine System


Primary Anabolic Hormones


Adrenal Hormones


Other Hormonal Considerations


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise



Musculoskeletal System


Human Strength and Power


Sources of Resistance to Muscle Contraction


Joint Biomechanics: Concerns in Resistance Training


Movement Analysis and Exercise Prescription


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Adaptations to Anaerobic Training Programs



Neural Adaptations


Muscular Adaptations


Connective Tissue Adaptations


Endocrine Responses and Adaptations to Anaerobic Training


Cardiovascular and Respiratory Responses to Acute Exercise


Compatibility of Aerobic and Anaerobic Modes of Training


Overtraining


Detraining


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training Programs



Acute Responses to Aerobic Exercise


Chronic Adaptations to Aerobic Exercise


Designing Aerobic Programs for Optimizing Adaptations


External Influences on Cardiorespiratory Response


Individual Factors Influencing Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Age- and Sex-Related Differences and Their Implications for Resistance Exercise



Children


Female Athletes


Older Adults


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance



Definitions of Key Concepts in Sport Psychology


How the Mind Affects the Athlete's Physical Performance


Ideal Performance State


Motivational Phenomena


Influence of Arousal on Performance


Mental Management of Physical Resources: Controlling Psychological Processes


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Performance-Enhancing Substances



Types of Performance-Enhancing Substances


Hormones


Dietary Supplements


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Nutritional Factors in Health and Performance



Role of the Nutritionist


How to Evaluate the Adequacy of the Diet


Macronutrients


Micronutrients


Fluid and Electrolytes


Precompetition and Postexercise Nutrition


Weight and Body Composition


Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa


Obesity


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Testing and Evaluation



Principles of Test Selection and Administration



Reasons for Testing


Testing Terminology


Evaluation of Test Quality


Test Selection


Test Administration


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Selected Tests



Measuring Parameters of Athletic Performance


Selected Test Protocols and Scoring Data


Statistical Evaluation of Test Data


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Exercise Techniques



Warm-Up and Stretching



Warm-Up


Flexibility


Types of Stretching


Conclusion


Static Stretching Techniques


Dynamic Stretching Techniques


Learning Aids



Resistance Training and Spotting Techniques



Exercise Technique Fundamentals


Spotting Free Weight Exercises


Conclusion


Resistance Training Exercises


Learning Aids



Program Design



Anaerobic Exercise Prescription



Resistance Training




Needs Analysis



Exercise Selection



Training Frequency



Exercise Order



Training Load and Repetitions



Volume



Rest Periods


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Plyometric Training



Plyometric Mechanics and Physiology


Plyometric Program Design


Age Considerations


Plyometrics and Other Forms of Exercise


Safety Considerations


Conclusion


Plyometric Drills


Learning Aids



Speed, Agility, and Speed-Endurance Development



Movement Mechanics


Running Speed


Agility


Methods of Developing Speed and Agility


Program Design


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Aerobic Exercise Prescription



Aerobic Endurance Exercise Training



Factors Related to Aerobic Endurance Performance


Designing an Aerobic Endurance Program


Types of Aerobic Endurance Training Programs


Application of Program Design to Training Seasons


Special Issues Related to Aerobic Endurance Training


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Applying Exercise Prescription Principles



Periodization



Responses to Training Stress


Periodization Cycles


Periodization Periods


Applying Sport Seasons to the Periodization Periods


Undulating (Nonlinear) Versus Linear Periodization Models


Example of a Macrocycle


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Rehabilitation and Reconditioning



Sports Medicine Team


Types of Injury


Tissue Healing


Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Strategies


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Organization and Administration



Facility Organization and Risk Management



General Aspects of New Facility Design


Existing Strength and Conditioning Facilities


Assessing Athletic Program Needs


Designing the Strength and Conditioning Facility


Arranging Equipment in the Strength and Conditioning Facility


Maintaining and Cleaning Surfaces


Maintaining and Cleaning Equipment


Scheduling the Strength and Conditioning Facility


Litigation Issues


Conclusion


Learning Aids



Developing a Policies and Procedures Manual



Mission Statement and Program Goals


Program Objectives


Job Titles, Descriptions, and Duties of the Strength and Conditioning Staff


Staff Policies and Activities


Facility Administration


Conclusion


Learning Aids