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An introductory text providing the reader with an understanding of the physiological principles underlying sport training and performance. It provides a focus on how to apply these principles to athletic traning to improve sport performance. The author has worked extensively with athletes, coaches and military personnel. The text also includes information on how the various components of sport and performance are measured.

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Author:   Jay R. Hoffman
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.202kg
ISBN:  

9780736034241

ISBN 10:   0736034242
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   01 July 2002
Recommended Age:   From 18 To 99
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781450442244
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Physiological adaptations to exercise: neuromuscular system and exercise; endocrine system and exercise; metabolic system and exercise; cardiovascular system and exercise; immunological system and exercise. Part 2 Exercise training principles and prescriptions: principles of training; resistance training; anaerobic conditioning and the development of speed and agility; endurance training; concurrent training; periodization; plyometrics; warm-up and flexibility; athletic performance testing. Part 3 Nutrition, fluid regulation and ergogenic aids: sports nutritiion; hydration; ergogenic aids. Part 4 Environmental factors: exercise in the heat; exercise in the cold; exercise at altitude. Part 5 Medical and health conditions: overtraining; diabetes; exercise-induced asthma.

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Jay R. Hoffman, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at the College of New Jersey in Ewing, New Jersey. A former professional athlete, Dr. Hoffman has coached elite athletes and conducted research on them throughout his professional career. He has published 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has reviewed articles for nine journals in the field. He's won numerous awards, including the Editorial Excellence Award -2001 Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and the NSCA Young Investigator of the Year Award in 2000. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American Physiological Society, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He earned a bachelor's degree in athletic administration and pre-med from St. John's University at Jamaica, New York, and a master's degree in exercise physiology from Queens College at Flushing, New York. He earned his PhD in exercise science from the University of Connecticut.

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