THE THEORY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MODERN TRAINING THEORY: 10-HOUR WORKSHOP

This workshop repeats sections of the previous workshop but emphases the basic principles of training and then translates them into methods and effects. The incorporation of these principles into training plans constitutes the final emphasis of the presentation. It is a summary of the applied principles derived from the text:

Prospective Audience

Senior athletes, coaches, sports administrators, and students of sport.

1. Principles of Training
   • Generalized responses to training.
   • The principle of overload.
   • The principle of recovery.
   • The principle of specificity.
   • The principle of individuality.
   • The abuse of training principles.
2. Methods and Effects of Training
   • Endurance training.
   • Strength training.
   • Speed and power training.
   • Flexibility training.
   • Team sport training.
3. Training Plans
   • Planning training sessions, microcycles, and macrocycles.
   • Planning a training year.

Materials

A master copy of a 40-page workbook which needs to be reproduced and distributed to participants will be supplied.

Reference

Rushall, B. S., & Pyke, F. S. (1990). Training for sports and fitness. Melbourne, Australia: Macmillan Educational.

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