Sports Training Principles

Written by world-renowned coach and president of the European Athletics Coaches Association, Frank Dick, Sports Training Principles is the ultimate reference on training theory and practice for all coaches responsible for developing athletes to fulfill their performance potential. It covers: anatomy and basic biomechanics; energy production systems; psychology, learning procedures, and technical training; performance components (strength, speed, endurance, and mobility); training cycles; periodization; adaptation to external loading; and coaching methods.