ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book aims to cover most of the important parts of strength and conditioning and addresses injuries, age differences and its impact on training. It examines how level of competition impacts training, how to put everything together into a program, long-term periodization. The book provides a number of examples using various sports, and discusses strength and conditioning for individuals with disabilities. The student, fitness professional, and coach will find a wealth of information about the how’s and why’s of strength and conditioning. The parent, fitness enthusiast, and athlete will be able to find exercises and programs that can be applied to their situation. The field of strength and conditioning is a rich field consisting of application, theory, philosophy, and scientific foundation.
