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Book : Encyclopedia of physical preparation
The Encyclopedia of Physical Preparation isthe worldwide reference for all those involved in sport, training and physical preparation . Published by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Over 385,000 copies have already been sold worldwide! Completely updated, this comprehensive work sets out the key theories, concepts and scientific principles of training and physical preparation, as well as their application to competition and sports performance.
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- 672 pages
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The Encyclopedia of Physical Preparation was developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) with the expertise of thirty contributors, and translated into French for the first time. The Encyclopedia of Physical Preparation is the worldwide reference for all those involved in physical preparation.
It also details the skills required for any professional in these fields:
- Structure and function of body systems.
- Biomechanics of bodybuilding exercises.
- Bioenergetics of exercise and training.
- Endocrine responses to resistance training.
- Adaptations to anaerobic training programs.
- Adaptations to aerobic endurance training programs.
-Age and gender differences and their implications.
- Basic nutritional factors in health.
- Nutritional strategies to maximize performance.
- Performance-enhancing substances and methods.
- Principles of test selection and administration.
- Administration, scoring and interpretation of selected tests.
- Warm-up and flexibility training.
- Exercise techniques with free weights and machines.
- Alternative and non-traditional exercise techniques.
- Program design for strength training.
- Plyometric training design and techniques.
- Program design for speed and agility.
- Program design for aerobic endurance.
- Periodization.
- Rehabilitation and reathletization.
- Equipment design, layout and organization.
- Policies, procedures and legal issues.
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