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.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education
course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be
purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the
course materials and exam.
