Description
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is the flagship text of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), developed by a multidisciplinary team of contributors. It gives students and working professionals the scientific knowledge and applied skills that strength and conditioning practice requires, and it is the primary study text for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.
The book moves from foundational science, the physiological principles and biomechanical concepts behind strength training and athletic performance, into practical application: program design, testing and facility management.
From theory to coaching practice
Real-world application features connect the physiological and biomechanical material to actual coaching and programming decisions, so the science translates directly into how a program gets built and run.
Chapter tools and digital learning
Each chapter includes objectives, key concepts, defined terminology and self-assessment questions. Digital learning tools add laboratory activities and instructional exercise videos that reinforce proper technique.
What is new in the fourth edition
- Updated to current research, industry standards and the competencies assessed on the CSCS exam.
- Expanded coverage of high-intensity interval training, overtraining, agility and change-of-direction performance, nutrition for health and sport, and periodization.
- New content on alternative training modes and nontraditional equipment.
- Expanded testing protocols for strength, power, flexibility, speed, agility and aerobic capacity.
Book details
- Title: Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
- Author: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Edition: 4th (Fourth Edition)
- ISBN-13: 9781718210868
Questions buyers ask
Who is this book written for?
Students and working professionals in strength and conditioning, including candidates preparing for the CSCS exam.
Does it prepare readers for the CSCS exam?
Yes. The fourth edition reflects the competencies assessed on the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam and is the NSCA primary study text for it.
What changed in the fourth edition?
It adds expanded coverage of high-intensity interval training, overtraining, agility and change-of-direction performance, nutrition and periodization, plus new material on alternative training modes and nontraditional equipment.
What study tools does it include?
Chapter objectives, key concepts, defined terminology, self-assessment questions and digital learning tools with lab activities and instructional exercise videos.
Who wrote the book?
A multidisciplinary team of contributors organized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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