Reexamining the Approach to Training for Sports by Investigating the Subdisciplines of Kinesiology

by Rachael Morgan West and Kyle C. Ryan, PhD, CSCS
NSCA Coach April 2014
Vol 3, Issue 2

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This article argues that strength and conditioning coaches should investigate the subdisciplines of kinesiology as an approach to strength and conditioning for primarily anaerobic sports such as football and volleyball.

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This article originally appeared in NSCA Coach, a quarterly publication for NSCA Members that provides valuable takeaways for every level of strength and conditioning coach. You can find scientifically based articles specific to a wide variety of your athletes’ needs with Nutrition, Programming, and Youth columns. Read more articles from NSCA Coach »

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Kyle C. Ryan, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F, RSCC*D

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