The Physiology of Training: Advances in Sport and Exercise Science series

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A title in the Advances in Sport and Exercise Science series, it provides valuable, current information for those involved in sports science, coaching science, physical education, and health promotion. Highly respected researchers and practitioners in the field have come together to produce a text containing a wealth of knowledge and experience in dealing with training at the highest level of athletics. Drawing on all available research literature, this book offers a significant contribution to training physiology by providing an in-depth explanation of coaching science using both theoretical and practical models for training across a wide range of coaching disciplines.Presents comprehensive coverage of the physiology of training.Outstanding list of contributors, including Olympic and World Championship Medallists from a variety of sports.Theory presented is underscored by practical examples across a broad range of athletics, providing a special blend of information combined with practical application.Exclusive chapters address training and medical conditions, as well as training and the environment.Clearly organized structure allows rapid access to desired information, making it a prime resource and practical teaching tool. Provides an explanation of coaching science using both theoretical and practical models for training, across a range of sporting disciplines. This book encompasses research and review publications, supported by practical examples. The editorial and author team include Olympic and World Championship medalists from a variety of sports. Providing an explanation of coaching science using both theoretical and practical models for training across a range of sporting disciplines, this book encompasses research and review publications, supported by practical examples