1. Training for Speed, Agility and Quickness
by Lee E. Brown , Vance Ferrigno
Human Kinetics Europe Ltd2005
English
255 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0736058737
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0736058735

Not only are modern athletes larger and more muscular than their predecessors, but they also move with a swiftness and power never seen before. Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness is the workout guide and DVD package you need in order to perform a step ahead of the competition. What elevates this book to become the ultimate training resource is the bonus DVD, ideal for both athletes and coaches. It allows you to see exactly how to perform key tests and execute the best and most complex drills from the book. Sample training programs are included for the following sports - baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, football, tennis, netball, cricket, rugby and Australian rules football. Top sport and conditioning experts present the best information on testing, techniques, drills, and training programs available to maximize athletes innate movement capabilities. The book contains 195 drills, many of which are fully illustrated, while the most complex drills and useful tests to track athletic skills and progress are featured on the DVD. Build the movement skills to excel in sports with Training for Speed, Agility, and Quickness.




2.
Fitness Professional's Handbook
2012
Edward T. Howley , Dixie L. Thompson
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics;
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 608 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1450411177
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1450411172

This is the number one guide for fitness professionals. "Fitness Professional's Handbook, Sixth Edition", meets the demands of the evolving fitness profession with a fully updated text based on the latest standards, guidelines and research from the leading authorities on the subject. With the expanded scope on the study of physical activity and its relevance to fitness, this text will allow both students and professionals to stay abreast of the latest research and information in the field. This full-colour text serves as an essential resource for those seeking professional certification and an invaluable reference for those already certified and striving to stay informed amid ongoing advances in research. It incorporates information from the "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans", the eighth edition of "ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription", and the American Health Association on exercise and physical activity recommendations for adults, older adults, children and those with special needs.