Training in sport - Bruce Elliott

This book reviews and discusses in detail the essential factors that collectively determine the level of sports performance achieved. It covers the training of perceptual–motor skills; the psychological factors that enable an athlete to compete successfully; the use of appropriate techniques for the relevant sport; physical characteristics of the athlete; and attaining and maintaining levels of fitness. It also presents a broader review of training for sport encompassing physical, biological and medical aspects, as well as the psychological.