Title:
Developing speed
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Edition:
Second edition.
Publication Date:
2025
Publication Information:
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2025]
Physical Description:
ix, 285 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
ISBN:
9781718207059
Abstract:
"This book from the NSCA's Sport Performance Series details the science behind the mechanics of speed, how to conduct appropriate speed assessment and monitor speed-related performance, and how to approach sport-specific speed development, so that coaches, athletes, strength and conditioning professionals, and other sport-related professionals can design individualized training programs that maximize speed and optimize athletic performance in their sport"-- Provided by publisher.
General Note:
First edition published in 2013.
Contents:
The Nature of Speed -- Factors Determining Linear Speed -- Technical Aspects of Speed -- Universal Technical Development of Linear Speed -- Assessment of Speed -- Linear Speed Versus Sport-Specific Speed -- Program Design for Linear Speed -- Developing Sport-Specific Speed -- Sport-Specific Speed Training.
Language:
English
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