A reference for strength and conditioning professionals, including NSCA members and professionals in allied fitness fields. Also a text and reference for students taking courses in strength and conditioning program design.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Athlete Needs Analysis William J. Kraemer, PhD, Brett A. Comstock, MA, James E. Clark, MS, and Courtenay Dunn-Lewis, MA Metabolic Demands of the Sport Biomechanical Demands of the Sport Injury Risks of the Sport Integrating the Needs Analysis Chapter 2. Athlete Testing and Program Evaluation Jay R. Hoffman, PhD Factors That Affect Performance Testing Test Selection Practical Considerations for Test Administration Tests for Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation Chapter 3. Dynamic Warm-Up Avery D. Faigenbaum, EdD Static Stretching and Performance Dynamic Warm-Up and Performance Developing a Dynamic Warm-Up Protocol Dynamic Warm-Up Exercises Chapter 4. Resistance Training Nicholas A. Ratamess, PhD Adaptations to Resistance Training Customizing Resistance Training Programs Resistance Training Program Variables Chapter 5. Power Training Robert U. Newton, PhD, Prue Cormie, PhD, and William J. Kraemer, PhD Factors Contributing to Power Output Targeting Power Development Training Methods for Power Development Selecting Load and Velocity for Power Development Chapter 6. Anaerobic Conditioning Jay R. Hoffman, PhD Physiological Adaptations From Anaerobic Conditioning Programs Developing Anaerobic Conditioning Programs Anaerobic Conditioning Exercises Chapter 7. Endurance Training Joel T. Cramer, PhD, and Abbie E. Smith, PhD Factors in Aerobic Endurance Performance Aerobic Endurance Training Variables Aerobic Endurance Training Strategies Periodization for Aerobic Endurance Training Chapter 8. Agility Training Lee E. Brown, EdD, and Andy V. Khamoui, MS Factors in Agility Performance Assessing Agility Training for Agility Agility Program Design Chapter 9. Speed Training Jay R. Hoffman, PhD, and John Graham, MS Factors in Speed Performance Sprinting Mechanics and Technique Speed Program Design Chapter 10. Balance and Stability Training Nejc Sarabon, PhD Program Planning and Periodization Safe Progression for Balance Exercises Stability Training for Joint Systems Chapter 11. Training Integration and Periodization G. Gregory Haff, PhD, and Erin E. Haff, MA General Principles of Periodization Training Periods Sequencing and Integration of the Training Process Practical Guidelines Chapter 12. Training Program Implementation Jay R. Hoffman, PhD, Lee E. Brown, PhD, and Abbie E. Smith, PhD Workout Sessions Off-Season Training Competitive Season Considerations for Endurance Athletes Program Evaluation