Improving Performance

1. Training Methods

1.1. Strength

1.1.1. Resistance

1.1.2. Weights

1.1.3. Isometric

1.2. Flexibility

1.2.1. Static

1.2.2. Dynamic

1.2.3. Ballistic

2. Ethical Issues

2.1. Use of Drugs

2.1.1. Dangers

2.1.2. Strength/Aerobic use

2.1.3. Masking other drugs

2.1.4. Benefits/Limitations

2.2. Use of Technology

2.2.1. Innovation of Training

2.2.2. Equipment Advances

3. Initial Planning Considerations

3.1. Performance and Fitness needs (individual and team)

3.2. Schedule of events

3.3. Climate and Season

4. Planning a Training Year (Periodisation)

4.1. Phases Pre-Season, In Season, Off-Season

4.2. Peaking

4.3. Tapering

4.4. Sport Specific Sub-phases

5. Elements to be considered when designing a training program

5.1. Health and Safety

5.2. Goal Specific Overviews

5.3. Warm up and Cool down

5.4. Conditioning

5.5. Evaluation

6. Planning to avoid Overtraining

6.1. Amount and Intensity of Training

6.2. Physiological Considerations

6.3. Psychological Considerations