This is the loose-leaf version of Developing the Athlete, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text.
Over the past decade, the complexity of athlete development has increased, and sport science has become enthralled with metrics and genetics. While an abundance of information has emerged, there is still a lack of practical guidance on how to integrate this information with training to help athletes achieve their potential. Developing the Athlete: An Applied Sport Science Roadmap for Optimizing Performance brings much-needed clarity, providing a proven blueprint for bringing together the many fields related to sport science via an athlete development team that navigates the day-to-day development of each athlete.
Developed by a team of renowned authors-including William Kraemer, one of the most prolifically published sport scientists in history-Developing the Athlete: An Applied Sport Science Roadmap for Optimizing Performance is the first resource of its kind. It explains the integration of sport science through the development of an athlete development team, implementing a process of testing, evaluating, assessing, and monitoring athlete training and performance. You will learn how data generated by the athlete development team are translated into training programs that promote the physical and psychological development an athlete needs to compete and succeed at every level of competition. You will also find step-by-step explanations of how to create a testing "fingerprint" unique to each athlete, as well as case studies and success stories that demonstrate how the concepts in the book have been experienced in real life.
Get a better understanding of how the use of sport science can improve the skills needed for long-term athlete development. Developing the Athlete: An Applied Sport Science Roadmap for Optimizing Performance will help all types of sport performance professionals prioritize and apply the three Cs-credentials, competence, and commitment-so you can tap into known scientific principles and practices to develop a path for success for all your athletes.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
Industry Reviews
"This book delves deep into the critical components of player development, from physiology to practical implementation of programs. It is a comprehensive roadmap that empowers professionals to foster the development of athletes across various sports." -Mickey Marotti, MS, MA, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance at The Ohio State University "In an era in which we are overwhelmed with information, this book emerges as a beacon of evidence-based knowledge, guiding professionals through the complexities of player development. It's essential reading for those dedicated to the pursuit of excellence." -Duncan N. French, PhD, Senior Vice President at UFC Performance Institute "Championship programs are increasingly becoming reliant on large amounts of data and complex team dynamics. This book provides the clearest roadmap for programs looking for success." -Andrea Hudy, MA, MBA, Director of Sports Performance (Women's Basketball) at University of Connecticut
