Previous ed.: 2002.

Author, Frank W. Dick.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Written by the President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, this book provides a reference on training theory and practice for all who accept and pursue responsibility for developing athletes to fulfil their performance potential. Written by world renowned coach and President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, Frank Dick, Sports Training Principles isthe ultimate reference on training theory and practice for all coachesresponsible for developing athletes to fulfil their performancepotential. It covers: anatomy and basic biomechanics; energy productionsystems; psychology, learning procedures and technical training;performance components - strength, speed, endurance and mobility;training cycles, periodization, adaptation to external loading andcoaching methods.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9780713682786

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.