Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance

Section 1: Basic Science of Strength and Conditioning. 1. Bioenergetics. 2. The Cardiorespiratory System. 3. The Neuromuscular System. 4. The Skeletal System. 5. Training Responses and Adaptations of the Endocrine System. 6. Biomechanics of Resistance Training. Section 2: Organization and Planning of Strength and Conditioning Programs. 7. Facility Administration and Design. 8. Periodization of Resistance Training: Concepts and Paradigms. 9. Undertaking a Needs Analysis to Inform Fitness Testing and Program Design. 10. Data Analysis in High-Performance Sport: The Significance of the Single Athlete. Section 3: Training Athletes to Enhance Performance. 11. Resistance Exercise Techniques and Spotting. 12. Optimizing the Warm-Up: A New Twist on an Old Concept. 13. Improving Aerobic Performance. 14. Strength, Power, and Plyometric Training. 15. Training to Optimize Linear Speed. 16. Training for Agility and Change-of-Direction Ability. 17. Maximizing Female Performance: Uncovering the Power of Menstrual Cycles, Hormonal Contraception, and Training Optimization in Female Athletes. 18. Long-Term Athletic Development. Section 4: Special Topics in Strength and Conditioning. 19. Training Tactical Populations. 20. Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids. 21. Applied Sport Psychology for the Strength and Conditioning Coach.