SPORTS TRAINING

The field of sports and physical education has witnessed remarkable transformation over the years, evolving from traditional methods of training to highly advanced scientific approaches. Today, sports training is no longer confined to physical drills and skill practice; it integrates principles of physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and most recently, artificial intelligence. This book, Sports Training, is an attempt to provide students, teachers, coaches, and professionals with a comprehen-sive understanding of both classical training concepts and modern technological innovations. The book is systematically organized into five units. The initial units introduce the foundational aspects of sports training, including its meaning, objectives, and systematisation. Further sections focus on the development of motor abilities such as speed, flexibility, strength, and endurance-core components of athletic performance. Training methodology, technical skill development, and the concept of periodization are also discussed in detail, offering readers a structured approach to improving performance. A distinctive feature of this book is the inclusion of a separate unit on Artificial Intelligence in Sports Training. This section explores the historical development, applications, benefits, and chal-lenges of AI in sports, highlighting how modern technology is reshaping coaching, performance analysis, injury prevention, and athlete monitoring. The integration of AI provides readers with in-sights into the future of sports training and prepares them to adapt to the changing landscape of the sporting world. The book also includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) at the end of the book, enabling stu-dents to test their knowledge and prepare effectively for competitive examinations. These MCQs not only enhance learning but also serve as a quick revision tool. We sincerely hope that this book serves as a valuable resource for students of physical education, sports science scholars, and practitioners in the field. I welcome constructive feedback and sugges-tions from readers to further improve future editions of this work.