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Contents Introduction Section 1 Strength Training Terminology and Adaptations Fundamental Training Principles Program Design Variables Neuromuscular Adaptations to Strength Training Section 2 Sprinting Biomechanics Mechanical Objectives Kinetic Determinants of Sprinting Performance Touchdown Velocity and Angular Kinematics Spatiotemporal Variables Section 3 Associations of Strength Qualities with Speed Functional Role of Muscles During Sprinting Relationships Between Strength Qualities and Initial Spring Acceleration Performance Relationships of Strength Qualities with Late Acceleration and Maximum Velocity Performance Driving Technical Changes Through Specific Strength Training Section 4 Designing Individual Training Sessions Training Age Session Design for the Development of Different Strength Qualities Trunk Training Training Principles Sample Programs Section 5 Periodisation Periodisation Terminology The Structuring of Training Phases Section 6 Video Exercise Library Appendix: Sample Training Programs Index
James Wild is a performance consultant in professional sport and a lecturer in interdisciplinary applied sport science. Using a blend of physical preparation and biomechanics techniques with skill acquisition and motor learning principles, James has worked with coaches and athletes across a full spectrum of abilities, including medal athletes and teams at major international competitions. He has published research in several scientific journals as well as a PhD in the biomechanics and motor control of sprint acceleration, with a specific focus on team sport athletes.