NSCA's Essentials of Sport ScienceDuncan N. French, NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association, Lorena Torres Ronda Within the domain of sport, the application of science is more apparent than ever before. Not only are universities and academic institutions scientifically investigating sport as one element of human performance, but professional teams, sporting organizations, and private training companies are embracing approaches that use scientific principles to help their athletes and teams gain a competitive edge in sporting competition. The potential for applying science to sport training and sport performance is vast. There is a demand for sport scientists who can collect and convert data into valuable information--information that drives decision making and directly influences performance outcomes. To address this growing need, the world-renowned National Strength and Conditioning Association developed the Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certification, along with the must-have reference for anyone in the field. NSCA's Essentials of Sport Science features contributions from 52 globally recognized experts and thought leaders from the field of sport science. It is the only resource to go beyond sport science's foundations--physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, nutrition, and skill acquisition--to address the use of statistics and broader fields of data science, analytics, and technology management. Readers will explore every aspect of the sport scientist's role: understanding training theory, performing needs analyses, conducting athlete monitoring and assessment, managing data and analytics, and educating and disseminating information. The integration of these technical skills will guide sport scientists in drawing conclusions that can be used to manipulate training methods and shape competition strategies for the betterment of athletes' health, well-being, and performance. NSCA's Essentials of Sport Science offers a holistic overview of the technical expertise, skills, and knowledge required to operate effectively as a modern-day sport scientist. Further, it will help prepare candidates for the NSCA's CPSS certification exam and aid all sport scientists in acquiring and using the best available evidence--at the right time, in the right environment, and for the right individual--to maximize their performance. |
Contents
Chapter 1Performance Dimensions | 3 |
Chapter 2Training Load Model | 13 |
Chapter 3Periodization and Programming for Individual Sports | 27 |
Chapter 4Preodization and programming for Team Sports | 43 |
Part IINeeds Analysis | 57 |
Chapter 5Key Performance Indicators | 59 |
Chapter 6Profiling and Benchmarking | 75 |
Part IIITechnology and Data Preparation | 89 |
Chapter 18Statisitical Modeling | 257 |
Chapter 19Injury Risk Model | 287 |
Chapter 20Data Mining and Nonlinear Data Analysis | 301 |
Chapter 21Data Delivery and Reporting | 313 |
Chapter 22Performance Interventions and Operationalizing Data | 339 |
Part VISpecial Topics | 353 |
Chapter 23Recovery and Sleep | 355 |
Chapter 24Fueling and Nutrition | 365 |
Chapter 7Technological Implementation | 91 |
Chapter 8Data Hygiene | 101 |
Part IVExternal and Internal Load Data Collection | 113 |
Chapter 9Characteristics of Tracking Systems and Load Monitoring | 115 |
Chapter 10Analysis of Tracking Systems and Load Monitoring | 123 |
Chapter 11Kinematics and Gait Analysis | 137 |
Chapter 12Kinetics and Force Platforms | 151 |
Chapter 13Strength Tracking and Analysis | 163 |
Chapter 14Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability | 177 |
Chapter 15Electroencephalography and Electroneuromyography | 191 |
Chapter 16Biomarkers for Health and Performance | 213 |
Chapter 17Perception of Effort and Subjective Monitoring | 231 |
Part VData Analysis and Delivery | 255 |
Chapter 25Environmental Stress | 379 |
Flow State as a Countermeasure to Mental Fatigue | 395 |
Chapter 27Neuroscience Approach to Performance | 405 |
Chapter 28Motor Performance | 421 |
Chapter 29Sport Science of Injury | 431 |
Part VIIEducation and Communication | 445 |
Chapter 30Interdisciplinary Support | 447 |
Chapter 31Information Dissemination | 461 |
References | 475 |
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About the Editors | 543 |
Contributors | 545 |