Routledge handbook of strength and conditioning [electronic resource] : sport-specific programming for high performance / edited by Anthony Turner.

Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
1st ed.
Published/​Created
London : Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, 2018.
Description
xii, 667p. : ill. (b&w).

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Related name
Series
Routledge international handbooks. [More in this series]
Summary note
Drawing on the latest scientific evidence, this innovative handbook introduces sport-specific strength and conditioning for over 30 different sports, from soccer and basketball to triathlon and mixed martial arts. Additional chapters cover the adaptation of program design for female athletes, young athletes and athletes with a disability.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Source of description
Description based on print version record.
Contents
  • Cover
  • Title
  • Copyright
  • CONTENTS
  • List of contributors
  • SECTION 1 How to use this book
  • 1 Introduction
  • SECTION 2 Working with special populations
  • 2 Applying strength and conditioning practices to female athletes
  • 3 Applying strength and conditioning practices to young athletes
  • 4 Applying strength and conditioning practices to athletes with a disability
  • SECTION 3 Team sports
  • 5 Soccer
  • 6 Rugby union
  • 7 Rugby 7's
  • 8 American football
  • 9 Aussie rules football
  • 10 Field hockey
  • 11 Ice hockey
  • 12 Basketball
  • 13 Cricket
  • 14 Rowing
  • 15 Netball
  • 16 Volleyball
  • 17 Handball
  • 18 Wheelchair rugby
  • SECTION 4 Individual sports
  • 19 MMA
  • 20 Karate
  • 21 Taekwondo
  • 22 Boxing
  • 23 Fencing
  • 24 Wheelchair fencing
  • 25 Tennis
  • 26 Golf
  • 27 Sprint running
  • 28 Sprint cycling
  • 29 Triathlon
  • 30 Swimming
  • 31 Rock climbing
  • 32 Alpine skiing
  • 33 Freestyle snowsport
  • 34 Bodybuilding
  • 35 Powerlifting
  • 36 Weightlifting
  • Index.
ISBN
9781315542393 : (ebk : EbookCentral)
Doi
  • 10.4324/9781315542393
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