Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 2

Provide an outline of the general principles of designing a training program for the following sports: (1) football, (2) soccer, (3) basketball, (4) volleyball, (5) distance running (5000 meters), and (6) 200-meter dash (track).

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According to the concept of specificity of training, the training program should be specific to the muscles involved in a particular movement. In addition, it should also consider the energy systems that provide energy (ATP – adenosine triphosphate) that is required to complete the movement under competitive conditions. Therefore, training programs should include both the components of the muscle groups engaged during the competition and the energy systems that provide energy.