Sports training principles / Frank W. Dick.

Includes bibliographies and index.

PrefaceIntroductionPART 1: RODS TO LEVERS1 The working partsAxesJoint actionsBasic structureThe upper limbsSpineThe lower limbsMale/female body variationsSummary2 Structural change in the growing childStages of growthSummary3 Basic mechanicsDefinitionsLaws of motionSummarySummary of part 1PART 2: THE LIVING MACHINE4 NutritionCarbohydratesFatsProteinsVitaminsMineralsWaterNutritional supplementsFood allergiesNutritional guidelines for athletesSummary5 The oxygen transporting systemDefinition, functions and effectsMaximal oxygen uptakeAcclimatisation to altitudeSummary6 The working muscleThe energy pathwaysThe muscle7 The fluid systemsHomeostasisSpecific fluids: composition and functionTemperature regulationSummary8 The hormonesLocal hormonesGeneral hormonesGonadotrophic hormonesThe secreting glandsThe immune system Summary9 Physiological differences in the growing childEffects of stressSummarySummary of part 2PART 3: MISSION CONTROL10 Victor in mente, victor in corporeIntellectual preparation of the athletePersonality of the athleteRelationship between athlete and coachSummary11 Perceptual-motor learningPerceptual-motor skills trainingThe learning conceptAims of technical trainingSummary12 Psychological changes and the growing childGeneral patternsMotor learning characteristicsSummarySummary of part 3PART 4: THE LANGUAGE OF TRAINING THEORY13 FitnessThe general pictureBasic principles in trainingEffect of trainingBasic physical characteristicsPoints on fitness and trainingSummary14 Theory and practice of strength developmentStrengthStrength relative to movementDevelopment of strengthSummary15 Theory and practice of speed developmentSpeed in sportSpeed developmentSummary16 Theory and practice of endurance developmentTraining methodsAltitude training in practiceSummary17 Theory and practice of mobility developmentMobility classificationMobility trainingSummary18 Evaluation in sportStatus classification Summary Summary of part 4Part 5: Planning the programme19 Periodising the year Preparation macrocycle Competition macrocycle Transition macrocycle Year-round adaptationsSummary20 Variations in periodisation Setting out the time scale Single and double periodisationSummary21 Units, microcycles, mesocycles and macrocycles The training unit The microcycle Macrocycles and mesocyclesSummary22 Adaptation to loadingDefinitionSummary23 Training v strainingSummary24 Competition periodCompetitionSummary25 Coachworks: principles in practice Performance Developments Results Systems Summary Summary of part 5Index