Role of Coaches in Athletic Health Care
The coach plays a central role in protecting the health and safety of an athlete. Every coach must understand the importance of excellent communication.
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Five Components of ABLE Bodies Balance Training for Older Adults
ABLE Bodies balance training is built on familiar fitness components that instructors, trainers, coaches, and therapists use daily. The five foundational components are flexibility, posture and core stability, strength for a purpose, balance and mobility and cardiorespiratory endurance.
6 Programming Strategies to Maximise the Performance of Athletes
Strength and conditioning are crucial to the success of athletes across various sports. By improving strength and fitness, athletic performance is enhanced and injuries are reduced. By setting clear goals and incorporating regular training sessions throughout the year, athletes can strive for progress and reach their maximum potential.
Developing an Effective Speed Training Program
There are variety of methodologies used when it comes to effectives speed development training. However, any successful methodology will demonstrate an adherence to the following key areas.
How Effective Praise Is One of the Most Powerful Tools for Coaches and Their Athletes
In this extract adapted from Successful Coaching, we’re examining how effective praise is one of the most powerful tools for coaches and their athletes.
Putting Together a Comprehensive Training Program
Individualization of training programs is key to promote health and safety as well as to enhance fitness and improve performance.  Many factors contribute to an optimal training program as discussed in this section from the Fitness Professional’s Handbook, 8thedition. Â
Guide for Fitness Professionals: Dr Barbara A. Bushman on Fitness Professional’s Handbook 8E
We asked Dr Barbara A. Bushman, editor of Fitness Professional’s Handbook 8th edition, about the newly published book, what’s new, and how fitness professionals can benefit from it.
Injury Awareness and Prevention Tips for Dancers
Lifetime injury rates are high for dancers and to reduce the risk of injuries, you need to understand how they occur. Let’s take a closer look at the factors influencing the risk of injury, general awareness, and basic steps to reduce it for dancers.