NSCA Science of Strength & Conditioning
by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association, Jay Hoffman
NSCA's Guide to Program Design
offers the most current information, guidance, and protocols from
respected scientists and practitioners with expertise in strength and
conditioning program design. Developed by the National Strength and
Conditioning Association (NSCA), this text offers strength and
conditioning professionals a scientific basis for developing training
programs for specific athletes at specific times of year.
Straightforward and accessible, NSCA’s Guide to Program Design
presents a detailed examination of considerations and challenges in
developing a program for each key fitness component and fitness
performance goal. Editor Jay Hoffman and his team of contributors have
assembled an exceptional reference for practicing professionals and a
valuable educational resource for new professionals and students
preparing for certification.
This authoritative text
moves beyond the simple template presentation of program design to help
readers grasp the reasons and procedures for sequencing training in a
safe, sport-specific manner. The text offers 20 tables that are sample
workouts or training plans for athletes in a variety of sports,
technique photos and instructions for select drills, and a sample annual
training plan that shows how to assemble all the pieces previously
presented. Plus, extensive references offer starting points for
continued study and professional enrichment.
NSCA’s Guide to Program Design
progresses sequentially through the program design process. It begins
by examining the athlete needs assessment process as well as performance
testing considerations and selection. Next, performance-related
information on both dynamic warm-up and static stretching is discussed
and dynamic warm-up protocols and exercises are presented. Then it
reveals an in-depth by-chapter look at program design for resistance,
power, anaerobic, endurance, agility, speed, and balance and stability
training. For each, considerations and adaptations are examined,
strategies and methods are discussed, and evidence-based information on
program development is presented. The final two chapters help you put it
all together with a discussion of training integration, periodization,
and implementation. In addition, a sample annual training plan
illustrates how to integrate each of the key fitness components into a
cohesive yearlong program. As a bonus, a sample annual training plan is
provided on our website so you can create your own training plans.
The
fitness, safety, and performance of athletes reflect the importance of
continued education in the science of strength and conditioning. NSCA’s Guide to Program Design
helps bridge the gap between scientist and practitioner by providing
coaches and other strength and conditioning professionals with
evidence-based information and applications. Sharing the latest in
proven research, NSCA’s Guide to Program Design helps readers remain on the cutting edge of athletic performance.
NSCA’s Guide to Program Design
is part of the Science of Strength and Conditioning series. Developed
with the expertise of the National Strength and Conditioning Association
(NSCA), this series of texts provides the guidelines for converting
scientific research into practical application. The series covers topics
such as tests and assessments, program design, and nutrition.
