Includes bibliographical references and index.
Training theory -- Basis for training. Scope of training -- Objectives of training -- Classification of skills -- System of training -- Adaptation -- Supercompensation cycle and adaptation -- Sources of energy -- Summary of major concepts -- Principles of training. Multilateral development versus specialization -- Individualization -- Development of the training model -- Load progression -- Sequence of the training load -- Summary of major concepts -- Preparation for training. Physical training -- Exercise for physical training -- Technical training -- Tactical training -- Theoretical training -- Summary of major concepts -- Variables of training. Volume -- Intensity -- Relationship between volume and intensity -- Density -- Complexity -- Index of overall demand -- Summary of major concepts -- Rest and recovery. Fatigue and overtraining -- Recovery theory -- Recovery interventions and modalities -- Summary of major concepts -- Periodization training -- Annual training plan. Periodization -- Periodization of biomotor abilities -- Periodization of strength training -- Periodization of endurance -- Periodization of speed -- Integrated periodization -- Annual training plan phases and characteristics -- Chart of the annual training plan -- Criteria for compiling an annual plan -- Summary of major concepts -- Peaking for competition. Peaking -- Defining a taper -- Competition phase of the annual plan -- Summary of major concepts -- Training cycles. Microcycle -- Macrocycle -- Summary of major concepts -- Workout planning. Importance of planning -- Planning requirements -- Types of training plans -- Training session -- Daily cycle of training -- Modeling the training session plan -- Summary of major concepts -- Training methods -- Strength and power development. Biomotor abilities -- Strength -- Methods of strength training -- Manipulation of training variables -- Implementation of a strength training regimen -- Summary of major concepts -- Endurance training. Classification of endurance -- Factors affecting aerobic endurance performance -- Factors affecting anaerobic endurance performance -- Methods for developing endurance -- Methods for developing high-intensity exercise endurance -- Summary of major concepts -- Speed and agility training. Speed training -- Agility training -- Program design -- Summary of major concepts.