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ESSENTIALS of STRENGTH TRAINING and CONDITIONING (Fourth Edition, G. Gergory Haff, N. Travis Triplett, and Editors)
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Structure and Function of Body Systems (N. Travis Triplett, PHD)
Musculoskeletal System
Neuromuscular System
Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Conclusion
Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise (Jeffery M. McBride, PhD)
Skeletal Musculature
Anatomical Planes and Major Body Movements
Human Strength and Power
Sources of Resistance to Muscle Contraction
Joint Biomechanics: Concerns in Resistance Training
Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training (Trent J. Herda, Phd, and Joel T. Cramer, PhD)
Essential Terminology
Biological Energy Systems
Substrate Depletion and Repletion
Bioenergetic Limiting Factors in Exercise Performance
Oxygen Uptake and the Aerobic and Anaerobic Contributions to Exercise
Metabolic Specificity of Training
Endocrine Responses to Resistance Exercise
(William J. Kreamer, PhD, Jakob L. Vingren, PhD, and Berry A. Spiering, PhD)
Synthesis, Storage, and Secretion of Hormones
Muscle as the Target for Hormone Interactions
Role of Receptores in Mediating Hormonal Changes
Catagories of Hormones
Heavy Resistance Exercise and Hormonal Increases
Mechanisms of Hormonal Interactions
Hormonal Changes in Peripheral Blood
Adaptation in the Endocrine System
Primary Anabolic Hormones
Adrenal Hormones
Other Hormonal Considerations
Adaptations to Anaerobic Training Programs (Duncan French, PhD)
Neural Adaptations
Muscular Adaptations
Connective Tissue Adaptations
Endocrine Responses and Adaptations to Anaerobic Training
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Responses to Anaerobic Exercise
Compatability of Aerobic and Anaerobic Modes of Training
Overtraining
Detraining
Adaptations to Endurance Training Programs (Ann Swank, PhD, and Carwyn Sharp, PhD)
Acute Responses to Aerobic Exercise
Chronic Adaptations to Aerobic Exercise
Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training
External and Individual Factors Influencing Adaptations to Aerobic Endruance Training
Overtraining: Definition, Prevalence, Diagnosis, and Potential Markers
Age and Sex-Related Differences and Their Implications for Resistance Exercise (Rhodri S. Lloyd, PhD, and Avery D. Faigenbaum, EdD)
Children
Female Athletes
Older Athletes
Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance
(Traci A. Statler, PhD, and Andrea M. DuBois, MS)
Role of Sport Psychology
Ideal Performance State
Energy Management: Arousal, Anxiety, and Stress
Influence of Arousal and Anxiety on Performance
Motivation
Attention and Focus
Psychological Techniques for Improved Performance
Enhancing Motor Skills Acquisition and Learning
Basic Nutrition Factors in Health (Marie Spano, MS, RD)
Role of Sports Nutrition Professionals
Standard Nutrition Guidelines
Macronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Fluid and Electrolytes
Nutrition Strategies for Maximizing Performance (Marie Spano, MS, RD)
Precompetition, During-Event, and Postcompetition Nutrition
Nutrition Strategies for Altering Body Composition
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Performance-Enhancing Substances and Methods (Bill Campbell, PhD)
Types of Performance-Enhancing Substances
Hormones
Dietary Supplements
Principles of Test Selection and Administration (Michael McGuigan, PhD)
Reasons for Testing
Testing Terminology
Evaluation of Test Quality
Test Selection
Test Administration
Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Selected Tests (Michael McGuigan, PhD)
Measuring Parameters of Athletic Performance
Selected Tests Protocols and Scoring Data
Statistical Evaluation of Test Data
Warm-Up and Flexibility Training (Ian Jeffreys, PhD)
Warm-Up
Flexibility
Types of Stretching
Static Stretching Techniques
Dynamic Stretching Techniques
Propriocentive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Exercise Technique for Free Weight and Machine Training
(Scott Caulfield, BS, and Douglas Berninger, MEd)
Fundamentals of Exercise Technique
Spotting Free Weight Exercies
Resistance Training Exercises
Exercise Technique for Alternative Modes and Nontraditional Implement Training (Scott Caulfield, BS, and Douglas Berninger, MEd)
General Guidelines
Bodyweight Training Methods
Core Stability and Balance Training Methods
Variable-Resisteance Training Methods
Nontraditional Implement Training Methods
Unilateral Training
Modes and Nontraditional Exercies
Program Design for Resistance Training (Jeremy M. Sheppard, PhD, and N. Travis Triplett, PhD)
Principles of Anaerobic Exercise Prescription
Step 1: Needs Analysis
Step 2: Exercise Selection
Step 3: Training
Step 4: Exercise Order
Step 5: Training Load and Repetitions
Step 6: Volume
Step 7: Rest Periods
Program Design and Technique for Plyometric Training
(David H. Potach, PT, and Donal A. Chu, PhD, PT)
Plyometric Mechanics and Physiology
Program Design
Age Considerations
Plyometrics and Other Forms of Exercise
Safety Considerations
Plyometric Drills
Program Design and Technique for Speed and Agility Training
(Brad H. DeWeese, EdD, and Sophia Nimphius, PhD)
Speed and Agility Mechanics
Neurophysiological Basis for Speed
Running Speed
Agility Performance and Change-of-Direction Ability
Methods of Developing Speed
Methods of Developing Agility
Program Design
Speed Development Strategies
Agility Development Strategies
Speed and Agility Drills
Program Design and Technique for Aerobic Endurance Training
(Benjamin H. Reuter, PhD, and J. Jay Dawes, PhD)
Factors Related to Aerobic Endurance Performance
Designing an Aerobic Endurance Program
Types of Aerobic Endurance Training Programs
Application of Program Design to Training Seasons
Special Issues Related to Aerobic Endurance Training
Aerobic Endurance Training Exercises
Periodization (G. Gregory Haff, PhD)
Central Concepts Related to Periodization
Periodization Hierarchy
Periodization Periods
Applying Sport Seasons to the Periodization Periods
Undulating Verss Linear Periodization Models
Example an Annual Training Plan
Rehabilitation and Reconditioning (David H. Potach, PT, and Terry L. Grindstaff, PhD, PT, ATC)
Sport Medicine Team
Types of Injury
Tissue Healing
Goals of Rehabilitation and Reconditioning
Program Design
Reducing Risk of Injury and Reinjury
Facility Design, Layout, and Organization (Andrea Hudy, MA)
General Aspects of New Facility Desgin
Existing Strength and Conditioning Facilities
Assessing Athletic Program Needs
Designing the Strength and Conditioning Facility
Maintaining and Cleaning Surfaces and Equipment
Facility Policies, Procedures, and Legal Issues (Traci Statler, PhD, and Victor Brown, MS)
Mission Statement and Program Goals
Program Objectives
Strength and Conditioning Performance Team
Legal and Ethical Issues
Staff Policies and Activities
Facility Administration
Emergancy Planning and Response