SPORTS TRAINING | Introduction, Principles, Compnents, Flexibility, Training, Plans, Doping

The concept of sports training refers to the general preparation of a sportsperson to attain high performance through physical, technical, tactical psychological and moral aspects and develop an all round personality so as to make him a good citizen. As the famous adage goes on—‘practice makes man perfect,’ training is extremely important and should form an integral part of all elite athlete’s daily routines. Training allows the body to gradually build up strength and endurance, improve skill levels and build motivation, ambition and confidence. This book is written on the basis of prescribed new syllabus of M.P.Ed. course on sports training in different Indian universities/ institutions. Organised in five sections, this book consists of the following chapters:—Meaning, Definition, Aims and Characteristics of Sports Training; Principles of Sports Training; Overload; Remedial Measures and Supercompensation; Altitude Training and Cross Training; Strength: Methods to Improve Strength—Weight Training, Isometric, Isotonic and Circuit Training; Speed and Methods to Develop Speed; Endurance: Methods to Improve Endurance; Flexibility and Methods to Improve Flexibility; Training for Coordinatve Abilities; Training Plan; Periodization; Definition of Doping: Side Effects of Drugs and Dietary Supplements; IOC List of Doping Classes and Methods; Blood Doping: