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Essentials of strength training and conditioning / National Strength and Conditioning Association ; Thomas R. Baechle, Roger W. Earle, editors.

Contributor(s): Baechle, Thomas R, 1943- | Earle, Roger W, 1967- | National Strength & Conditioning Association (U.S.).
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Champaign, Ill. ; Leeds : Human Kinetics, 2000Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xiii, 658 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.ISBN: 0736000895 : (No price); 9780736000895.Subject(s): Muscle strength | Physical education and training | Physical fitness -- Physiological aspects | Health and Wellbeing | Sports training & coachingDDC classification: 613.71 BAE Summary: This second edition mirrors the 35 primary content areas assessed in the American National Strength and Conditioning Association's examination. The book provides a reference for those involved in strength training and conditioning.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In this revised and expanded second edition of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning , now with over 300 color photographs, leading exercise science professionals explore the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning as well as their practical applications to athletic performance.

Students, coaches, strength and conditioning specialists, personal trainers, athletic trainers, and other sport science professionals will find state-of-the-art, comprehensive information on structure and function of body systems, training adaptations, testing and evaluation,exercise techniques, program design (aerobic and anaerobic) and training facility organization and administration.

Edited by Thomas R. Baechle and Roger W. Earle, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Second Edition, is an excellent text for students preparing for careers in strength training and conditioning. It is the most comprehensive reference available for strength and conditioning professionals and sports medicine specialists. For people preparing to take the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination, it is the primary preparation resource. Those preparing to take the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer examination will also find it to be a valuable resource. The NSCA Certification Commission, the certifying body of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, has developed this text.

Each of the book's 26 chapters provides an overview of an important aspect of strength and conditioning and includes chapter objectives, application boxes, key points, key terms, study questions, and questions requiring practical application of key concepts.

In Section 1 of Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Second Edition , experts in exercise physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, biomechanics, endocrinology, sports nutrition, and sport psychology discuss the principles of their respective areas of expertise and how they apply in designing safe, effective strength and conditioning programs.

Section 2 discusses the selection, administration, scoring, and the interpretation of testing results. Section 3 provides information regarding the correction and execution of stretching, warm-up, and resistance training exercises.

Section 4 applies information from the first three sections to the design of effective strength training and conditioning programs, both aerobic and anaerobic. The three parts of Section 4 address anaerobic exercise prescription, aerobic endurance exercise prescription, and periodization and rehabilitation. The anaerobic prescription section provides guidelines for resistance and plyometric training as well as for speed, agility, and speed endurance programs. Step-by-step guidelines are given for designing strength and conditioning programs, and application boxes illustrate how each variable applies to athletes with different training goals. A unique feature of this edition is the use of scenarios to illustrate how the guidelines presented for each of the program design variables are applied to attain the different training scores.

Section 5 addresses facility design, scheduling, policies and procedures, maintenance, and risk management concerns.

Previous ed.: 1994.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This second edition mirrors the 35 primary content areas assessed in the American National Strength and Conditioning Association's examination. The book provides a reference for those involved in strength training and conditioning.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Contributors (p. viii)
  • Reviewers (p. ix)
  • Preface (p. x)
  • From the Editors (p. xi)
  • Credits (p. xii)
  • Section 1 Concepts and Applications of the Exercise Sciences (p. 1)
  • Chapter 1 Muscle Physiology (p. 3)
  • Skeletal Muscle Macrostructure and Microstructure (p. 4)
  • Sliding-Filament Theory of Muscular Contraction (p. 7)
  • Fiber Types (p. 8)
  • Types of Muscle Action (p. 8)
  • Force Production (p. 9)
  • Conclusion (p. 12)
  • Chapter 2 Neuromuscular Anatomy and Adaptations to Conditioning (p. 15)
  • Neuromuscular Anatomy and Physiology (p. 16)
  • Motor Unit Recruitment Patterns During Exercise (p. 18)
  • Proprioception (p. 18)
  • Neuromuscular Adaptations to Exercise (p. 20)
  • Conclusion (p. 21)
  • Chapter 3 The Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise (p. 25)
  • The Musculoskeletal System (p. 26)
  • Human Strength and Power (p. 35)
  • Sources of Resistance to Muscle Contraction (p. 42)
  • Joint Biomechanics: Concerns in Lifting (p. 48)
  • Movement Analysis and Exercise Prescription (p. 52)
  • Conclusion (p. 55)
  • Chapter 4 Bone, Muscle, and Connective Tissue Adaptations to Physical Activity (p. 57)
  • Adaptation of Bone to Exercise (p. 58)
  • Adaptation of Muscle to Exercise (p. 64)
  • Adaptation of Connective Tissue to Exercise (p. 66)
  • Conclusion (p. 71)
  • Chapter 5 Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training (p. 73)
  • Essential Terminology (p. 74)
  • Biological Energy Systems (p. 75)
  • Substrate Depletion and Repletion (p. 83)
  • Bioenergetic Limiting Factors in Exercise Performance (p. 85)
  • Oxygen Uptake and the Aerobic and Anaerobic Contributions to Exercise (p. 86)
  • Metabolic Specificity of Training (p. 87)
  • Conclusion (p. 88)
  • Chapter 6 Endocrine Responses to Resistance Exercise (p. 91)
  • Synthesis, Storage, and Secretion of Hormones (p. 92)
  • Muscle as the Target for Hormone Interactions (p. 93)
  • The Role of Receptors in Mediating Hormonal Changes (p. 95)
  • Steroid Hormones Versus Polypeptide Hormones (p. 97)
  • Heavy Resistance Exercise and Hormonal Increases (p. 99)
  • Mechanisms of Hormonal Interactions (p. 100)
  • Hormonal Changes in Peripheral Blood (p. 101)
  • Adaptations in the Endocrine System (p. 102)
  • The Primary Anabolic Hormones (p. 102)
  • The Adrenal Hormones (p. 111)
  • Other Hormonal Considerations (p. 113)
  • Conclusion (p. 113)
  • Chapter 7 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology: Responses to Exercise (p. 115)
  • Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology (p. 116)
  • Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology (p. 120)
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Responses to Acute Exercise (p. 123)
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Responses to Aerobic and Resistance Exercise Training (p. 129)
  • External Influences on Cardiorespiratory Response (p. 131)
  • Conclusion (p. 134)
  • Chapter 8 Physiological Adaptations to Anaerobic and Aerobic Endurance Training Programs (p. 137)
  • Anaerobic Training (p. 140)
  • Endocrine Responses to Anaerobic and Aerobic Exercise (p. 153)
  • Aerobic Endurance Exercise Training (p. 155)
  • Overtraining (p. 159)
  • Detraining (p. 166)
  • Conclusion (p. 166)
  • Chapter 9 Age- and Sex-Related Differences and Their Implications for Resistance Exercise (p. 169)
  • Children (p. 170)
  • Female Athletes (p. 178)
  • Older Adults (p. 181)
  • Conclusion (p. 185)
  • Chapter 10 The Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance: The Mental Management of Physical Resources (p. 187)
  • Definition of Key Concepts in Sport Psychology (p. 188)
  • How the Mind Affects the Athlete's Physical Performance (p. 191)
  • The Ideal Performance State (p. 193)
  • Motivational Phenomena (p. 194)
  • Influence of Arousal on Performance (p. 196)
  • Mental Management of Physical Resources: Controlling Psychological Processes (p. 199)
  • Conclusion (p. 206)
  • Chapter 11 Performance-Enhancing Substances: Effects, Risks, and Appropriate Alternatives (p. 209)
  • Types of Performance-Enhancing Substances (p. 210)
  • Anabolic Steriods (p. 212)
  • Other Hormones (p. 217)
  • Drug Testing (p. 220)
  • Dietary Supplements (p. 221)
  • Conclusion (p. 227)
  • Chapter 12 Nutritional Factors in Health and Performance (p. 229)
  • How to Evaluate the Adequacy of the Diet (p. 230)
  • Macronutrients (p. 232)
  • Vitamins and Minerals (p. 241)
  • Fluid and Electrolytes (p. 246)
  • Precompetition and Postexercise Nutrition (p. 250)
  • Weight and Body Composition (p. 251)
  • Role of the Nutritionist (p. 255)
  • Conclusion (p. 255)
  • Chapter 13 Eating Disorders and Obesity (p. 259)
  • Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa (p. 260)
  • Obesity (p. 267)
  • Conclusion (p. 270)
  • Section 2 Testing and Evaluation (p. 273)
  • Chapter 14 Principles of Test Selection and Administration (p. 275)
  • Reasons for Testing (p. 276)
  • Testing Terminology (p. 277)
  • Evaluation of Test Quality (p. 277)
  • Test Selection (p. 280)
  • Test Administration (p. 281)
  • Conclusion (p. 285)
  • Chapter 15 Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Selected Tests (p. 287)
  • Measuring Parameters of Athletic Performance (p. 288)
  • Statistical Evaluation of Test Data (p. 305)
  • Conclusion (p. 307)
  • Section 3 Exercise Techniques (p. 319)
  • Chapter 16 Stretching and Warm-Up (p. 321)
  • Warm-Up (p. 322)
  • Flexibility (p. 322)
  • Factors Affecting Flexibility (p. 322)
  • Frequency, Duration, and Intensity of Stretching (p. 323)
  • When Should an Athlete Stretch? (p. 324)
  • Proprioceptors and Stretching (p. 324)
  • Types of Stretching (p. 324)
  • Conclusion (p. 329)
  • Chapter 17 Resistance Training and Spotting Techniques (p. 343)
  • Exercise Technique Fundamentals (p. 344)
  • Spotting Free-Weight Exercises (p. 347)
  • Section 4 Program Design
  • Part I Anaerobic Exercise Prescription (p. 393)
  • Chapter 18 Resistance Training (p. 395)
  • Step 1 Needs Analysis (p. 396)
  • Step 2 Exercise Selection (p. 398)
  • Step 3 Training Frequency (p. 401)
  • Step 4 Exercise Order (p. 404)
  • Step 5 Training Load and Repetitions (p. 406)
  • Step 6 Volume (p. 417)
  • Step 7 Rest Periods (p. 420)
  • Conclusion (p. 422)
  • Chapter 19 Plyometric Training (p. 427)
  • Plyometric Mechanics and Physiology (p. 428)
  • Plyometric Program Design (p. 431)
  • Plyometrics and Other Forms of Exercise (p. 436)
  • Safety Considerations (p. 437)
  • Further Research (p. 440)
  • Conclusion (p. 440)
  • Chapter 20 Speed, Agility, and Speed-Endurance Development (p. 471)
  • Movement Mechanics (p. 472)
  • Running Speed (p. 474)
  • Agility (p. 480)
  • Developing Speed and Agility (p. 482)
  • Program Design (p. 486)
  • Conclusion (p. 490)
  • Part II Aerobic Endurance Exercise Prescription (p. 493)
  • Chapter 21 Aerobic Endurance Exercise Training (p. 495)
  • Physiological Responses to Aerobic Endurance Training (p. 496)
  • Factors Related to Aerobic Endurance Performance (p. 497)
  • Designing an Aerobic Endurance Program (p. 498)
  • Types of Aerobic Endurance Training Programs (p. 501)
  • Application of Program Design to Training Seasons (p. 505)
  • Special Issues Related to Aerobic Endurance Training (p. 506)
  • Conclusion (p. 508)
  • Part III Applying Exercise Prescription Principles (p. 511)
  • Chapter 22 Training Variation: Periodization (p. 513)
  • Responses to Training Stress (p. 514)
  • Periodization Cycles (p. 515)
  • Periodization Periods (p. 515)
  • Applying Sport Seasons to the Periodization Periods (p. 518)
  • Undulating (Nonlinear) Versus Linear Periodization Models (p. 519)
  • Example of a Macrocycle (p. 520)
  • Conclusion (p. 527)
  • Chapter 23 Rehabilitation and Reconditioning (p. 529)
  • Sports Medicine Team (p. 530)
  • Types of Injury (p. 534)
  • Tissue Healing (p. 534)
  • Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Strategies (p. 535)
  • Conclusion (p. 544)
  • Section 5 Organization and Administration of the Strength Training and Conditioning Facility (p. 547)
  • Chapter 24 Facility Layout and Scheduling (p. 549)
  • General Aspects of New Facility Design (p. 550)
  • Existing Strength and Conditioning Facilities (p. 555)
  • Assessing Athletic Program Needs (p. 555)
  • Designing the Strength and Conditioning Facility (p. 556)
  • Arranging Equipment in the Strength and Conditioning Facility (p. 559)
  • Scheduling the Strength and Conditioning Facility (p. 561)
  • Conclusion (p. 564)
  • Chapter 25 Developing a Policies and Procedures Manual (p. 567)
  • Program Goals and Mission Statement (p. 568)
  • Program Objectives (p. 568)
  • Job Titles, Descriptions, and Duties of the Strength and Conditioning Staff (p. 569)
  • Staff Policies and Activities (p. 572)
  • Facility Administration (p. 577)
  • Conclusion (p. 583)
  • Chapter 26 Facility Maintenance and Risk Management (p. 587)
  • Maintaining and Cleaning Surfaces (p. 588)
  • Maintaining and Cleaning Equipment (p. 589)
  • Maintenance Equipment and Cleaning Supplies (p. 590)
  • Litigation Issues (p. 591)
  • Conclusion (p. 594)
  • Answers to Study Questions (p. 603)
  • Suggested Solutions for Applying Knowledge Questions (p. 605)
  • References (p. 612)
  • Conversion Chart (p. 647)
  • Index (p. 648)
  • About the Editors (p. 658)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Thomas R. Baechle, EdD; CSCS,*D; NSCA-CPT,*D: Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Richard A. Borden, PhD, PT, CSCS: Northern Arizona University
Evan B. Brody, PhD: Performance Enhancement Consultants, Inc. (PEC), Olney, MD
Donald A. Chu, PhD; PT; ATC; CSCS,*D; NSCA-CPT,*D: Ohlone College, Fremont, CA
Mike Conley, MD, PhD, CSCS: Indiana University School of Medicine
Brian Conroy, MD, CSCS: University of Missouri-Columbia
Gary Dudley, PhD, CSCS, FACSM, FAAKPE: University of Georgia
Roger W. Earle, MA; CSCS,*D; NSCA-CPT,*D: NSCA Certification Commission
Boyd Epley, MEd, CSCS: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Avery Faigenbaum, EdD, CSCS,*D: University of Massachusetts-Boston
Karl E. Friedl, PhD: U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD
John Garhammer, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT: California State University, Long Beach
Lori Greenwood, PhD, ATC: Arkansas State University
Mike Greenwood, PhD, CSCS,*D: Arkansas State University
Everett Harman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT: U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA
Robert T. Harris, PhD: West Virginia State College
Bradley Hatfield, PhD, FACSM: University of Maryland
William R. Holcomb, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D: University of North Florida
Gary R. Hunter, PhD, CSCS: University of Alabama-Birmingham
William J. Kraemer, PhD, CSCS, FACSM: Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Clay Pandorf, BS: U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA
Steven S. Plisk, MS, CSCS: Yale University
David H. Potach, MS; PT; CSCS,*D; NSCA-CPT,*D: Alegent Health Physical Therapy, Omaha, NE
Jeffrey A. Potteiger, PhD, CSCS, FACSM: University of Kansas
Kristin Reimers, MS, RD: International Center for Sports Nutrition, Omaha, NE
Jaime Ruud, MS, RD: Nutrition Link Consulting, Inc., Lincoln, NE
Dan Wathen, MS; ATC/L; CSCS,*D; NSCA-CPT,*D: Youngstown State University
Mark A. Williams, PhD, FACSM, FAACVPR: Cardiac Center of Creighton University, Omaha, NE