Strength and Conditioning: A Concise Introduction
Author:   John Cissik (Texas Woman's University, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780367134495


Pages:   312
Publication Date:   02 December 2019
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   John Cissik (Texas Woman's University, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.539kg
ISBN:  

9780367134495


ISBN 10:   0367134497
Pages:   312
Publication Date:   02 December 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Adaptations from Strength and Conditioning Training 2. Techniques 3. Assessments 4. Components of a Training Session 5. Principles of Training 6. Needs Analysis 7. Program Design 8. Periodization of Training 9. Injuries 10. Age and Training 11. Level of Competition and Training 12. Putting it all Together 13. Strength and Conditioning for Individuals with Disabilities Index

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"This book is Choice recommended for Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professional readers. ""The latest edition of this introductory text aims to provide students and early career recreation professionals with foundational knowledge regarding the principles of strength and conditioning training. Author and athletic performance expert Cissik covers the essential range of topics including muscular systems, how to conduct a physical needs assessment, and specific training techniques. Overall, the text promotes critical thinking, making it helpful for university students who might be learning about strength and conditioning programming for the first time."


This book is Choice recommended for Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professional readers. The latest edition of this introductory text aims to provide students and early career recreation professionals with foundational knowledge regarding the principles of strength and conditioning training. Author and athletic performance expert Cissik covers the essential range of topics including muscular systems, how to conduct a physical needs assessment, and specific training techniques. Overall, the text promotes critical thinking, making it helpful for university students who might be learning about strength and conditioning programming for the first time.


Author Information

John Cissik is a baseball and basketball coach, an athletic performance consultant, and a special education teacher in McKinney Texas, USA. He holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, U.S.A. Track and Field, and the old U.S. Weightlifting Federation. He has written ten books on strength and conditioning and filmed four DVDs on strength and speed training. John has over 100 publications ranging from Muscle and Fitness and Ironman to track and field publications to Strength and Conditioning Journal.

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