Sports Training Principles, 4th edition (Nutrition and Fitness)

Dick, Dr. Frank W., OBE

ISBN 10: 0713658657 / ISBN 13: 9780713658651

Published by A and C Black Publishers Ltd, 2002

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

Seller Inventory # CHL1460022

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sports Training Principles, 4th edition (Nutrition and Fitness)
• Publisher: A and C Black Publishers Ltd
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713658657
• ISBN 13: 9780713658651
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Used; Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Written by the President of the European Athletics Coaches Association, this book provides a reference on training theory and practice for all who accept and pursue responsibility for developing athletes to fulfil their performance potential. It covers: anatomy and basic biomechanics; energy production systems; psychology, learning procedures and technical training; performance components - strength, speed, endurance and mobility; training cycles, periodization, adaptation to external loading and coaching methods.

About the Author

Frank Dick O.B.E. was director of Coaching at the British Athletic Federation from 1979 to 1994. He is a former international competitor and continues to coach athletes and teams to international level, including Daley Thompson, Boris Becker, Gerhard Berger, Denise Lewis, Marat Safin and Katarina Witt. He is currently involved with Ronnie Irani, Graham Gooch OBE, Justin Rose, Ipswich Town Football Academy and Jean Todt (Ferrari Formula One Manager). Currently he is the President of the European Athletics Coaches Association and a board member of the UK Sports Institute, Scottish Institute of Sport and member of the IAAF Coaches Commission. Frank has also held the post of Chairman of the British Olympic Coaches Advisory Programme (1983-1994), and Director of Coaching for the British Athletics Federation (1974-1994).