2nd Edition

Strength and Conditioning A Concise Introduction

By John Cissik Copyright 2020
338 Pages
by Routledge

338 Pages
by Routledge

338 Pages
by Routledge

Strength and Conditioning: A Concise Introduction offers a concise but comprehensive overview of training for athletic performance. Introducing essential theory and practical techniques in all of the core areas of athletic training, the book clearly demonstrates how to apply fundamental principles in putting together effective real-world training programs. This book encourages students and... Read more

1. Adaptations from Strength and Conditioning Training

2. Techniques

3. Assessments

4. Components of a Training Session

5. Principles of Training

6. Needs Analysis

7. Program Design

8. Periodization of Training

9. Injuries

10. Age and Training

11. Level of Competition and Training

12. Putting it all Together

13. Strength and Conditioning for Individuals with Disabilities

Index

Biography

John Cissik is a baseball and basketball coach, an athletic performance consultant, and a special education teacher in McKinney Texas, USA. He holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, U.S.A. Track and Field, and the old U.S. Weightlifting Federation. He has written ten books on strength and conditioning and filmed four DVDs on strength and speed training. John has over 100 publications ranging from Muscle and Fitness and Ironman to track and field publications to Strength and Conditioning Journal.

This book is Choice recommended for Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professional readers.

"The latest edition of this introductory text aims to provide students and early career recreation professionals with foundational knowledge regarding the principles of strength and conditioning training. Author and athletic performance expert Cissik covers the essential range of topics including muscular systems, how to conduct a physical needs assessment, and specific training techniques. Overall, the text promotes critical thinking, making it helpful for university students who might be learning about strength and conditioning programming for the first time.