ACSM's foundations of strength training and conditioning
Autor(es) - Nicholas Ratamess
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Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine, this text offers a comprehensive introduction to the basics of strength training and conditioning based on the latest research findings. ACSM's Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning is divided into four parts: Foundations, Physiological Responses and Adaptations, Strength Training and Conditioning Program Design, and Assessment. The text focuses on practical applications, enabling students to develop, implement, and assess the results of training programs that are designed to optimize strength, power, and athletic performance. Moreover, the text’s clear, straightforward writing style makes it easy to grasp new concepts.
Features:
•Myths and Misconceptions boxes debunk myths and clarify misconceptions prevalent throughout the strength & conditioning field.
•Sidebars expand on material presented in the text.
•Interpreting Research boxes highlight important research from the literature and explain how the research findings are applied in strength & conditioning practice.
•Case Studies in each chapter present real-world scenarios and require critical thinking to answer the associated questions.
•Exercise Descriptions in selected chapters include step-by-step instructions for the exercises, photos showing the exercises, as well as intensity level, variations, and caution tips.
•Key Terms are bolded red within the text.
•Summary Points are provided in a bulleted list at the end of the chapter to help capture and briefly revisit the main points covered in the chapter materials.
•Review Questions at the end of each chapter include multiple choice and true/false questions.
ÍNDICE:
PART ONE. FOUNDATIONS
1. Introduction to strength training and conditioning
2. Biomechanics of force production
PART TWO. PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES AND ADAPTATIONS
3. Neural adaptations to training
4. Muscular adaptations to training
5. Connective tissue adaptations to training
6. Endocrine system responses and adaptations
7. Metabolic responses and adaptations to training
8. Responses and adaptations of the cardiorespiratory system
9. Principles of strength training and conditioning
PART THREE. STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM DESIGN
10. Warm-up and flexibility
11. Resistance training program design
12. Resistance training equipment and safety
13. Resistance training exercises
14. Plyometric training
15. Sprint and agility training
16. Aerobic training
17. Training periodization and tapering
PART FOUR. ASSESSMENT
18. Assessment and evaluation
- Formato: Capa dura 28.00 * 21.50
- Nº de páginas: 500
- Editado em: 2012
- Idioma: Inglês
- ISBN: 9780781782678