Assessments for sport and athletic performance
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Assessments for sport and athletic performance
Human Kinetics, c2019
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
A lot of scientific sport assessment books can be difficult to understand, time-consuming to implement and provide data that is difficult to analyse. Assessments for Sport and Athletic Performance effectively solves those problems.
The perfect resource for coaches and fitness professionals, this guide features everything you need to know about assessing sport performance. It teaches you how to identify correct tests for individuals and teams, as well as how to adjust training programmes based on the results.
For every assessment, the text includes a step-by-step process and a script of directions for you to give to the client to ensure tests are being performed correctly. You'll also find a variety of protocols that don't require complicated equipment and that can be conducted in your normal training environment.
Assessments for Sport and Athletic Performance takes the guesswork out of determining which tests to use and what equipment is needed. It equips you with the tools needed to help your athletes and clients achieve success.
Table of Contents
Part I. Basics of Assessment
Chapter 1. Assessment 101: Who, Why, and How?
Chapter 2. Assessment 201: What Equipment?
Chapter 3. Assessment 301: Which Tests?
Part II. Assessment Protocols
Chapter 4. Anthropometrics and Body Composition
Chapter 5. Flexibility and Balance
Chapter 6. Agility and Sprinting
Chapter 7. Power
Chapter 8. Muscular Strength and Endurance
Chapter 9. Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Chapter 10. Monitoring Training
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