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Sport Psychology Essentials (Paperback): Dave Collins, Andrew Cruickshank Sport Psychology Essentials (Paperback)
Dave Collins, Andrew Cruickshank
R978 Discovery Miles 9 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Achieve the mindset of a superior athlete with Sport Psychology Essentials! This book is packed with research-based strategies for developing the mental skills necessary to reach your sport performance goals. Coeditor Dave Collins, PhD, is an expert sport psychology practitioner who has been a consultant to more than 80 world-class athletes or Olympic medalists as well as professional teams and performers. Coeditor Andrew Cruickshank, PhD, has also consulted with multiple elite teams and athletes, including world-class athletes and Olympic and Paralympic medalists. The coeditors' blended approach emphasizes the importance of integrating mental skills training into a holistic training approach to achieve competition-day success. Sport Psychology Essentials will teach you to do the following: Practice your mental skills during physical training so you are prepared to bring an elite athlete mindset to the arena. Assess your athlete's or team's mental skills. Use advanced sport psychology techniques that fit your unique personality and lifestyle to improve motivation, confidence, imagery, self-regulation, and concentration. Enhance the performance potential of your team through leadership, team culture, and shared mental models. Implement plans for optimal team and individual performance using program development, motor skills training, talent development, and strategies to persevere through slumps and adversity. Success Story sidebars reveal how real-life teams, athletes, and coaches have succeeded in using proven mental training techniques. Learn foundational sport psychology concepts by exploring the scientific background behind mental strategies in athletic performance. Sport Psychology Essentials will help you unlock your sport performance potential and stay ahead of the competition.

AQA A-level PE Workbook 2: Paper 2 (Paperback): Ross Howitt, Mike Murray AQA A-level PE Workbook 2: Paper 2 (Paperback)
Ross Howitt, Mike Murray
R387 Discovery Miles 3 870 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Strengthen students' understanding of key AQA A-level topics for Paper 2 and develop the vital skills required to attain the best results possible in the exams, with this expert-written Student Workbook. Written by experienced examiners Ross Howitt and Mike Murray, this write-in Student Workbook: - Actively develops knowledge and the ability to recall information with consolidation questions and short topic summaries - Reinforces understanding and boosts confidence with exam-style practice questions and clear spotlight of the Assessment Objectives - Encourages independent learning as students can use the Workbook at home or in class, throughout the course or for last-minute revision, with answers to tasks and activities supplied online

Edexcel PE for A Level Year 1 revised third edition (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Dennis Roscoe, Jan Roscoe Edexcel PE for A Level Year 1 revised third edition (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Dennis Roscoe, Jan Roscoe
R756 Discovery Miles 7 560 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A SLIGHTLY REVISED EDITION OF AS/A1 REVISE PE FOR EDEXCEL (ISBN: 9781901424881) 'Edexcel PE for A Level Year 1 3e' is one of the student text series published by Jan Roscoe Publications Ltd. This book provides an indispensable text for students for Physical Education AS and the first year of an A Level course that commenced in September 2016. This market leader has established JRP as the main publisher for Physical Education Student Text Books. `Edexcel PE for A Level Year 1 3e' is in full colour throughout. It consists of extensive linear notes, revision bubbles, student notes, questions that reflect year 1 A Level Edexcel examinations and bespoke full colour photographs that work very closely with the text. The following downloadable link: www.jroscoe.co.uk/downloads/edexcel_pe_for_alevel_year1/ contains the answers to the questions in the text. This is to separate questions from answers, so that students can have a chance to do the questions without first seeing the answers! The information in the link can be accessed by clicking on the chapter icon directory for the chapter being studied. Answers are in pdf format.

The Choice Point - The Scientifically Proven Method to Push Past Mental Walls And Achieve Your Goals (Hardcover): Joanna... The Choice Point - The Scientifically Proven Method to Push Past Mental Walls And Achieve Your Goals (Hardcover)
Joanna Grover, Jonathan Rhodes
R675 R551 Discovery Miles 5 510 Save R124 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A scientifically proven method to overcome obstacles and make choices that lead us closer to our goals WITH A FOREWORD BY MARTINA NAVRATILOVA What do weight gain, poor employee engagement and climate change all have in common? We know exactly how to avoid them, yet they happen anyway. Whether we choose the burger and fries over the salad, top-down management over collaboration, or leniency over rigour in combatting climate change, it all comes down to the same thing: the Choice Point. The moment at which we can choose to take an action that we know will undermine our success, or we can take a new action that will move us closer to our desired goal. The Choice Point explains how we experience thousands of thoughts every day: 80 per cent are negative, while only 5 per cent are new thoughts. And we make most of our decisions within two seconds, using mental autopilot systems that we've built through years of experiences. So, some of our thoughts (like quitting during a challenge) easily compromise our goals. Enter FIT. Functional Imaging Training teaches us how to pick the thoughts that deserve our attention, and how to stop the other, negative thoughts from impacting our actions. Joanna Grover and Jonathan Rhodes present a user-friendly model to help us lengthen our Choice Point and go from passenger to driver of our own minds.

The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods (Paperback): Keven Arseneault The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods (Paperback)
Keven Arseneault
R742 Discovery Miles 7 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Finally, the strength training book you’ve been wishing for is here! The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods compiles more than 230 training techniques proven to increase strength, power, hypertrophy, endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular capacity. Sport performance coach Keven Arseneault has spent over 20 years reading, researching, and testing various methods to determine the best training techniques. In The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods, he assembles these into a comprehensive resource that allows you to add variety and get the most from your workouts. Each method is presented on a single page that highlights the technique’s advantages and disadvantages, effects on different aspects of fitness, and trainer tips. The page also has a prescription table that includes intensity or load, reps, and sets. This practical approach provides you with everything you need to incorporate the method into your program immediately. Throughout, you will find programming tips to help you create your own training plan to fit your individual needs. The eight sample programs provided can be followed as is or used as a blueprint for personalized programs. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast working out at home, a serious gym goer, an athlete, or a strength or fitness professional, The Complete Guide to Strength Training Methods is the comprehensive yet practical resource you need to keep your workouts fresh, challenging, and on point to reach your goals.

My Dream Time - A Memoir of Tennis and Teamwork (Hardcover): Ash Barty My Dream Time - A Memoir of Tennis and Teamwork (Hardcover)
Ash Barty
R515 Discovery Miles 5 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It's a tennis story. It's a family story. It's a teamwork story. It's the story of how I got to where and who I am today. I'm only in my mid-twenties, and some might think that's young to write a memoir. But it's important to reflect on every part of the journey, especially the end. The timing is perfect to share my story, from the first time I picked up a racquet as a five-year-old girl in Ipswich to the night I packed up my tennis bag at Melbourne Park after winning the 2022 Australian Open. Now I can look back at the 20 years in between and think carefully through the work and the play, the smiles and the tears, and all the people who helped along the way, be it my first ever coach, Jim Joyce, or my longtime one, Craig Tyzzer. My Dream Time follows me on my path to being the best I could be, not just as an athlete but as a person. How do you conquer nerves and anxiety? How do you deal with defeat, or pain? What drives you to succeed - and what happens when you do? The answers tell me so much, about bitter disappointments and also dreams realised - from injuries and obscurity and self-doubt to winning Wimbledon and ranking number 1 in the world. My story is about the power and joy of doing that thing you love and seeing where it can take you. It's about the importance of purpose - and perspective - in our lives.

Happy Days and Winning Ways - Training for the top by the International Junior and Young Rider Team coach (Paperback): Gill... Happy Days and Winning Ways - Training for the top by the International Junior and Young Rider Team coach (Paperback)
Gill Watson
R306 R250 Discovery Miles 2 500 Save R56 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

"Learning never stops. It still surprises me that I can discover new and effective ways to train" Gill Watson's lifelong dedication to training and mentoring young riders has taken her on a journey that has spanned decades. Many of today's most renowned British eventers began their international careers under Gill's watchful eye. Full of insight, humour and occasional spills, Gill has drawn together memories from over forty former pupils and colleagues. This is an extraordinary record of life as an international team coach, and a fascinating look at the skills and techniques which forge young talent into future stars. With guest contributors including Olympic Gold Medal winner Laura Collett and a foreword by Pippa Funnell.

A Constraints-led Approach to Swim Coaching (Paperback): Andrew Sheaff A Constraints-led Approach to Swim Coaching (Paperback)
Andrew Sheaff
R1,158 Discovery Miles 11 580 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices are rapidly evolving. Positioned at the forefront of this evolution, the constraints-led approach encourages practitioners to consider the athlete as a whole person, with unique traits, abilities, and capacities. Accordingly, an athlete's competitive success lies in the practitioner's ability to adapt their programming to the unique needs of each athlete and to develop an understanding of the athlete-environment relationship. A Constraints-led Approach to Swim Coaching applies contemporary motor skill acquisition and athlete development practices to swimming. This book encourages coaches to re-consider how they approach skill development in a sport that requires considerable physical training and highly efficiency movement. It presents a framework for identifying the various constraints that determine the ability to perform at a high level. It then offers coaches' practical examples to navigate the manipulation of constraints to support the development of physical capacities and the ability to effectively utilize those capacities through efficient movement. These frameworks are broadly inclusive to the global sports programming market. The book is written through a 'conversive' voice and is accessible to a broad audience interested in athlete development and programming such as coaches, sport scientists, support staff, athletes, and parents. At the same time, academics, and students in the areas of sport coaching, biomechanics, motor skill acquisition, strength and conditioning, and related disciplines will find interest in the insights provided from this underrepresented niche in sports.

Mental Health and Well-being Interventions in Sport - Research, Theory and Practice (Hardcover): Gavin Breslin, Gerard Leavey Mental Health and Well-being Interventions in Sport - Research, Theory and Practice (Hardcover)
Gavin Breslin, Gerard Leavey
R4,049 Discovery Miles 40 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Mental health within elite sport has traditionally been ignored, but recent research has shown that competitive sport can at times seriously undermine mental health and that athletes are exposed to specific stressors that hinder their mental health optimisation. Mental Health and Well-being Interventions in Sport provides an indispensable guide for researchers and practitioners wanting to understand and implement sport-based intervention processes. This important book adopts an evidenced based approach, discussing the context of the intervention, its design and implementation, and its evaluation and legacy. With cases on depression, eating disorders, and athletic burnout, the book is designed to provide practitioners, policy makers and researchers with a cutting-edge overview of the key issues involved in this burgeoning area, while also including cases on how sport itself has been used as a method to improve mental health. Written for newcomers and established practitioners alike, the text is an essential read for researchers and practitioners in better understanding the sport setting-based intervention processes through presenting current research, theory and practice, applicable in a variety of sports settings and contexts.

101 Youth Football Coaching Sessions (Paperback): Tony Charles, Stuart Rook 101 Youth Football Coaching Sessions (Paperback)
Tony Charles, Stuart Rook
R471 Discovery Miles 4 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first volume of the popular 101 Youth Football Coaching Sessions, part of the 101 Drills series and accompanied by 101 Youth Football Coaching Sessions Volume 2. The culmination of years of experience, this manual outlines comprehensive training sessions for young footballers, including warm-ups, skills training, games and final practice drills. Fun, educational and challenging, each session contains information on equipment needed, space required and how to organise the players. Ideal for teachers or coaches who are looking for a fully planned session, this contains everything you need to build up the skills of young players and ensure they have fun and remain safe.

Psychology Express: Sport Psychology - (Undergraduate Revision Guide) (Paperback): Mark Allen, Paul McCarthy Psychology Express: Sport Psychology - (Undergraduate Revision Guide) (Paperback)
Mark Allen, Paul McCarthy
R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The 'Psychology Express' undergraduate revision guide series will help your students to understand key concepts quickly, revise effectively and make their answers stand out.

Play in Hospitals - Real Life Perspectives (Paperback): Nicky Everett, Cath Hubbuck, Fraser Brown Play in Hospitals - Real Life Perspectives (Paperback)
Nicky Everett, Cath Hubbuck, Fraser Brown
R1,105 Discovery Miles 11 050 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Exploring how practitioners make use of play's developmental benefits and therapeutic healing properties to aid the child's health care journey, this reflective book expands and enhances the knowledge base underlying the practice of play in hospitals. The work of health play specialists and child life specialists in hospitals in the UK and around the world requires a deep level of clinical knowledge, so that preparing children for procedures can be done with skill and precision. It builds on an understanding of both child development and the impact of traumatic experiences so that children's deepest fears and biggest emotions can be faced without flinching. It also relies on an acceptance that play is the foundation of everything - the child's safest, most natural space - and from this trust, strength and resilience can grow and be nurtured. This new edited text explores the breadth, depth and skills of these trained healthcare practitioners providing play for babies, children, young people and adults, and places the power of play squarely at the centre of most clinical settings. Its starting point of the theory that underpins practice is explored and developed through a combination of reflective essays, case study chapters from the UK and around the world, and the newly emerging use of play in diverse settings. Drawing on the collective work of over 30 play specialists, child life specialists, play service managers, lecturers and researchers, this book is unique in all it offers to paediatric practitioners and settings, in training and in practice. It is an important resource for healthcare play specialists, playworkers, children's nurses, occupational therapists and more.

Understanding Sports Coaching - The Pedagogical, Social, and Cultural Foundations of Coaching Practice (Paperback, 4th... Understanding Sports Coaching - The Pedagogical, Social, and Cultural Foundations of Coaching Practice (Paperback, 4th edition)
Tania G. Cassidy, Paul Potrac, Steven Rynne
R1,418 Discovery Miles 14 180 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Every successful sports coach knows that good teaching and social practices are just as important as expertise in sport skills and tactics. Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, and introducing a new author team, Understanding Sports Coaching introduces theories and practices while exploring pedagogical, social, and cultural concepts underpinning good sports coaching practice. Broken into four sections, Understanding Sports Coaching examines the complex interplay between coach, athlete, coaching programme and social context, and encourages coaches to develop an open and reflective approach to their own coaching practice. It covers key aspects of coaching theories and practice, including important and emerging topics, such as: leadership athlete learning emotion in coaching culture as meaning making quality in coaching talent identification and development philosophy and sports coaching Understanding Sports Coaching also includes a full range of practical exercises and extended case studies designed to encourage coaches to critically reflect upon their own coaching strategies, their interpersonal skills and upon important issues in contemporary sports coaching. This is an essential textbook for any degree-level course in sports coaching, and for any professional coach looking to develop their coaching expertise.

Sport & Meditation - The Inner Dimension of Sport (Paperback): Sri Chinmoy Sport & Meditation - The Inner Dimension of Sport (Paperback)
Sri Chinmoy
R476 R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Save R116 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Hard Work Pays Off - Transform Your Body and Mind with CrossFit’s Five-Time Fittest Man on Earth (Paperback): Mat Fraser Hard Work Pays Off - Transform Your Body and Mind with CrossFit’s Five-Time Fittest Man on Earth (Paperback)
Mat Fraser
R265 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R53 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

*The Sunday Times Bestseller* Train with the Fittest Man on Earth - 5-time CrossFit Champion Mat Fraser. No matter your level of fitness, no matter if you've never attempted CrossFit before, this book is your total training manual. No one can say they're a better all-around athlete than Mat Fraser. Weightlifting, gymnastics, kettlebells, running, swimming, rowing, Strongman: he's relentlessly trained them all, so you don't have to. In this ground-breaking book, Fraser reveals the secrets of his success to help you transform your own body and mind. Structured into sections on strength, endurance, speed, coordination, mental and recovery, Mat shares workouts, illustrations, techniques, recipes and advice. From push-ups to sprints, rope climbs to deadlifts, high-knee drills to swimming intervals, the book showcases CrossFit's uniquely wide-ranging and infinitely scalable approach to exercise. There is tailored advice for beginners, intermediates and advanced athletes. So take this book to the gym. Write your personal records in the margins. Circle the illustrations of techniques you need to master. And most of all, do the workouts. Because Mat Fraser can promise you this: hard work pays off.

Racing Rules Companion 2017-2020 - The Essential Compact Guide for All Racing Sailors Who Want to Win (Spiral bound, 5th... Racing Rules Companion 2017-2020 - The Essential Compact Guide for All Racing Sailors Who Want to Win (Spiral bound, 5th Revised edition)
Bryan Willis
R263 R213 Discovery Miles 2 130 Save R50 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The invaluable on-the-water reference guide to the essentials of the racing rules, updated for the latest 2017-2020 Racing Rules of Sailing. Every racing sailor should have a copy! The book summarises the basic principles, definitions and rules and then covers every aspect of the race. This edition includes a new section on starts as well as mark rounding, obstructions, signals, and dispute resolution. Colour diagrams throughout ensure the concepts are easily understood. Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag. Written by the acknowledged rules expert, Bryan Willis.

Sport Cyberpsychology (Hardcover): Olivia A. Hurley Sport Cyberpsychology (Hardcover)
Olivia A. Hurley
R3,909 Discovery Miles 39 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sport Cyberpsychology is the first book devoted to assessing the influence of technology on human interaction, behaviour and mental health in a sport context, gathering research on the use of technology and the Internet by athletes, coaches and sport science support staff. The book identifies the potential impact of technology on athletes' mental preparation for competition, as well as the role of technology in improving performance. It explores the use of technology by athletes and sport organisations for social interaction, while also considering the 'darker' side of athletes' Internet use. It covers topics including: the role of GPS, gaming and virtual reality in training and injury recovery the use of social media by athletes and sport organisations the psychology of self-presentation and brand management, as well as issues of online privacy the use of technology by other elite groups, such as military and medical personnel, and non-elite sportspeople cyberbullying and online harassment of athletes online gambling and athletes' mental health in relation to their online activities virtual learning environments and the educational opportunities the online world can offer athletes Accessibly written, with a companion website featuring lecture slides, reading lists, video links and suggested social media accounts, Sport Cyberpsychology offers a complete resource for students and instructors alike. It is important reading for any students of sport psychology, sport coaching or sport media, as well as coaches, athletes and sport science support staff.

Sport Cyberpsychology (Paperback): Olivia A. Hurley Sport Cyberpsychology (Paperback)
Olivia A. Hurley
R1,173 Discovery Miles 11 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sport Cyberpsychology is the first book devoted to assessing the influence of technology on human interaction, behaviour and mental health in a sport context, gathering research on the use of technology and the Internet by athletes, coaches and sport science support staff. The book identifies the potential impact of technology on athletes' mental preparation for competition, as well as the role of technology in improving performance. It explores the use of technology by athletes and sport organisations for social interaction, while also considering the 'darker' side of athletes' Internet use. It covers topics including: the role of GPS, gaming and virtual reality in training and injury recovery the use of social media by athletes and sport organisations the psychology of self-presentation and brand management, as well as issues of online privacy the use of technology by other elite groups, such as military and medical personnel, and non-elite sportspeople cyberbullying and online harassment of athletes online gambling and athletes' mental health in relation to their online activities virtual learning environments and the educational opportunities the online world can offer athletes Accessibly written, with a companion website featuring lecture slides, reading lists, video links and suggested social media accounts, Sport Cyberpsychology offers a complete resource for students and instructors alike. It is important reading for any students of sport psychology, sport coaching or sport media, as well as coaches, athletes and sport science support staff.

1001 Cycling Tips - The essential cyclists' guide - navigation, fitness, gear and maintenance advice for road cyclists,... 1001 Cycling Tips - The essential cyclists' guide - navigation, fitness, gear and maintenance advice for road cyclists, mountain bikers, gravel cyclists and more (Paperback)
Hannah Reynolds; Cover design or artwork by Julia Allum
R596 Discovery Miles 5 960 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

1001 Cycling Tips by Hannah Reynolds is a light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of cycling. This is no standard instruction manual - it is much more useful than that. This is a huge collection of small tips to make a real difference to your cycling, whether you're into road cycling, mountain biking, have an ebike, gravel bike or commute to work on your bike - this book will take you through everything you need to know. The vast range of topics covered includes everything from choosing your bike, the essential kit and clothing you'll need and navigation to fitness, nutrition, bike maintenance at home and on the road, and travelling with your bike. Hannah's no-nonsense advice and vast knowledge base will ensure that you have the right tools to enjoy your cycling and achieve your goals, whether you want to race, climb huge mountains or enjoy days out on two wheels with the family.

Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching (Paperback): Shane Pill Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching (Paperback)
Shane Pill
R1,142 Discovery Miles 11 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Underpinned by a philosophy of empowerment, athlete-centred approaches to coaching are defined by a style that promotes learning through ownership, responsibility, initiative and awareness. Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching offers an in-depth theoretical examination of player-focused coaching models, and provides professional guidance for practising coaches. Written by a cast of world-leading scholars and practitioners, and offering a breadth of approaches to, and critiques of, the application of athlete-centred coaching, the book covers topics including: * athlete-centred coaching and holistic development * coaching tactical creativity * athlete-centred coaching in disability sport * team culture and athlete-centred coaching * developing thinking players through Game Sense coaching * supporting athlete wellbeing * athlete-centred coaching and Teaching Games for Understanding * athlete-centred coaching in masters sport. Based on the latest research and offering the most comprehensive enquiry into this central area of coaching theory, Perspectives on Athlete-Centred Coaching is important reading for any students and lecturers of sports coaching or physical education, and practising coaches across any sport.

Football For Dummies, USA Edition (Paperback, 7th edition): Howie Long, John Czarnecki Football For Dummies, USA Edition (Paperback, 7th edition)
Howie Long, John Czarnecki
R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn how to tell a first down from a touchdown and get up to speed on the latest trends in the sport Football For Dummies is a comprehensive fan’s guide to football and its many components. This updated edition includes coverage of new players, rules, and strategies. With deep explanations of every position, analysis of offense and defense, and detailed strategies for play, football legend Howie Long and established football analyst John Czarnecki present the basics of football for fans of all ages and experiences. Get the working knowledge that you need to follow the game of football and enjoy it with friends and family. The book covers everything you need to be the most knowledgeable spectator in the stadium! Learn the rules of football so you can follow what’s happening in the game Increase your enjoyment of football by discovering the nuances you don’t know Keep up with friends and family when you watch games together, in person, or on TV Get up to date on the latest players, rule changes, and top strategies This fun Dummies guide is for everyone who is interested in football and wants to get familiar with the sport, including its history, so they can watch games in person and on television, follow all the action, and enjoy football games to the maximum. It’s also a great reference for fans who need to settle bets about the official rules of play!

The Science of Climbing Training - An evidence-based guide to improving your climbing performance (Paperback): Sergio Consuegra The Science of Climbing Training - An evidence-based guide to improving your climbing performance (Paperback)
Sergio Consuegra; Translated by Rosie Stainthorpe
R605 Discovery Miles 6 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When it comes to training for climbing, there is an overwhelming amount of information out there. In The Science of Climbing Training, top Spanish climbing coach Sergio Consuegra has analysed our sporting needs from the perspective of exercise and sports science to provide an evidence-based approach to training for climbing. It is designed to help us improve climbing performance, whether we're taking the next step in our training as we work towards a project, or if we're a coach looking to optimise our athletes' training. It doesn't contain any 'magic' training methods, because there are none - although you might be shocked by the science behind some popular methods. The first part explains what training is and how different training methods are governed by the physiological and biomechanical processes that occur in the body. The second part looks at how to improve specific needs (such as finger strength and forearm muscle endurance) and general needs (such as basic physical conditioning, pulling strength, pushing strength, strength training for injury prevention) for the different demands and types of climbing and bouldering. The third and final part suggests the best ways to fit it all together. It looks at adjusting training volume and intensity, and tapering to encourage supercompensation, all to help us achieve improved performance, whether it's a breaking into a higher grade, ticking that long-standing project or climbing a dream route.

Jim Stoppani's Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength (Paperback, Third Edition): Jim Stoppani Jim Stoppani's Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength (Paperback, Third Edition)
Jim Stoppani
R955 Discovery Miles 9 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As a leading authority on exercise science and former senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Jim Stoppani has helped millions of people change their lives through expertly designed training programs based on research and science. That tradition continues in his third edition of Jim Stoppani’s Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength. Packed with an impressive 380+ exercises and nearly 140 programs, this comprehensive encyclopedia of training will guide you in maximizing muscle mass, strength, and fat loss. Breaking down the latest science and research, this reference defines more than 130 key terms and concepts; evaluates 95 types of strength training equipment, including suspension trainers, BOSU balance trainers, and kettlebells; and provides nutritional goals for specific training outcomes. You’ll be set for success with 7 programs for maximizing fat loss, 41 programs for building muscle mass, 27 programs for maximizing strength, and handy Quick Tips featuring snippets of Stoppani’s expert advice on exercise technique. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced program options are available for each training objective and incorporate exercises that target 13 muscle groups. Programs are rated according to workout duration, the projected time frame for achieving measurable results, level of difficulty, and overall effectiveness. With guidance from a renowned expert, your training is sure to deliver results. For those who are serious about their training, as well as for personal trainers and strength and conditioning professionals, Jim Stoppani’s Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength, Third Edition, is the must-have reference for all training needs.

Preventing Sudden Death In Sport  &  Physical Activity (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Douglas J. Casa, Rebecca L. Stearns Preventing Sudden Death In Sport & Physical Activity (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Douglas J. Casa, Rebecca L. Stearns
R3,706 Discovery Miles 37 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

5 Stars! Doody's Review Service! (1st Edition Review) Preventing Sudden Death in Sport and Physical Activity, Second Edition examines the etiology, prevention, recognition, treatment, and return-to-play protocol of the common causes of sudden death in sport. Chapters are written by content area experts, offering a blend of clinical, scientific, and research expertise regarding each medical condition that is discussed. Sudden death on the field is a growing concern in sports and physical activity. This groundbreaking text arms readers with the knowledge and skills they need to make the correct decision when confronted with an emergency situation. Key Features: NEW! - Includes two new chapters, Developing Safety Policies for Organized Sports and Sports Law NEW! - Recently released NATA positioning statements have been incorporated into their four respective chapters: Heat Illness, Cervical Spine Injuries, Lightning, and Brain Injuries. UPDATED! - The Epidemiology chapter has been updated to include the 5 most recent years into the stats and information EXPANDED! - The traumatic injuries chapter has been extensively expanded, and now includes greater discussion on hemothorax, pulmonary embolism, and considerations for returning athletes who have sustained abdominal injuries

Strength Training for Speed - Scientific Principles and Practical Application (Paperback, 2nd New edition): James Wild Strength Training for Speed - Scientific Principles and Practical Application (Paperback, 2nd New edition)
James Wild
R766 R625 Discovery Miles 6 250 Save R141 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In the sporting world, everyone wants to be faster. This book demonstrates how to structure an evidence-based, progressive strength training program that will accelerate you toward your speed goals with maximum power and efficiency. Speed is integral to the successful performance of individuals and teams in most sports: knowledge of the ways in which high-performance athletes train to develop this quality is key. Strength Training for Speed is a one-stop resource for coaches and athletes looking to enhance sprinting performance through effective strength training methods. The latest scientific research is used to underpin training solutions presented within this book, including strength programs followed by international level athletes. The scope of applicable content will be of particular interest to coaches, athletes, and students. Boasting a comprehensive video library and a series of example periodised plans, readers will learn how to devise effective strength training programs for any athlete-from the recreational to elite performer. Learn all about: * How to elicit key physiological adaptations necessary for improving strength, power and ultimately speed * The biomechanics of sprinting during the acceleration and maximum velocity phases * The associations of strength qualities with performance during different sprint phases * How to design individual strength training sessions * The periodisation of strength training for speed development

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