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Physical Education · Ch 10 — Training & Doping in Sports

Concept and Principles of Sports Training

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Concept and Principles of Sports Training

Sports training is the planned, systematic and scientific process of preparing a sportsperson for the highest possible level of performance in a chosen sport. It is far more than simply "playing more" or "practising harder": it is the organised development of an athlete's fitness, technique, skill, tactics and mental strength, built up over time on scientific principles. This section introduces what sports training means, …