Sports Training Principles: An Introduction to Sports Science

by Dr. Frank W. Dick O.B.E., Penny Werthner (Contribution by), Scott Drawer (Contribution by), Vern Gambetta (Contribution by), Cliff Mallett (Contribution by), David Jenkins (Contribution by), Tim Noakes (Contribution by)

Overview

This is the new, fully revised, sixth edition of this ultimate reference tool for all coaches responsible for training athletes to fulfill their performance potential. Written by world-renowned and highly sought after coach and President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, Frank W. Dick, with contributions from Professor Timothy Noakes (University of Cape Town, South Africa), Dr Penny Werthner (University of Calgary, Canada), Scott Drawer (Athletic Performance Manager of Rugby Football Union), Vern Gambetta (USA Track & Field), Dr Cliff Mallett and Dr David Jenkins (University of Queensland, Australia), this textbook comprehensively covers the core aspects of sports coaching which can be applied to all sports and disciplines.

This new edition has been extensively revised to incorporate the latest theory and practice in sports training and coaching, with supplementary contributions from international experts. The book covers the key sports science topics: Anatomy and physiology; Biomechanics, Psychology; Nutrition; Performance Analysis; Training; and Coaching methods

This is a highly recommended resource for students of applied sports science, sports coaching, sports development, PE teachers, fitness advisers, coaches and athletes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472905284
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	12/11/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	432
File size:	15 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

As one of the country's best and most consistently inspiring motivational speakers, Frank W. Dick OBE is the current President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, Member of the IAAF Coaches Commission, as well as Chair (and architect) of the IAAF Academy.
From 1979 to 1994 he was the British Athletics Federation's Director of Coaching, where he was widely acknowledged as and remains one of the outstanding sports coaches and coach mentors in the world. With a history of sporting excellence through coaching some of the best talent, he has coached tennis star Boris Becker, German figure skater Katrina Witt, golfer Justin Rose and racing driver Gerhard Berger and is now a motivational speaker.

With contributions from: Professor Timothy Noakes (University of Cape Town, South Africa), Dr Penny Werthner (University of Calgary, Canada), Scott Drawer (English Institute of Sport, UK), Vern Gambetta (USA Track & Field), and Dr Cliff Mallett and Dr David Jenkins (University of Queensland, Australia).
Frank Dick O.B.E. is President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, and was director of Coaching at the British Athletic Federation from 1979 to 1994. He is a former international competitor and continues to coach athletes and teams to international level, including Daley Thompson, Boris Becker, Gerhard Berger, Denise Lewis, Marat Safin and Katarina Witt. He is currently involved with Ronnie Irani, Graham Gooch OBE, Justin Rose, Ipswich Town Football Academy and Jean Todt (Ferrari Formula One Manager).