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The Official FA Guide to Fitness for Football
Dr Richard Hawkins
RRP:
£9.99
ISBN:
9780340816035
Illustrations:
20+ black & white halftones and diagrams plus 8pp colour photograph section.
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Series:
Football Association
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Summary:
'The official guides to success on and off the pitch.'
This Official Football Association series provides invaluable and essential advice and information about key football skills for anyone involved in football, of any age and level. The books are especially aimed at those involved in grassroots football, who may not have the back up and help that they might need to realise the full potential of their involvement in the game. Each book in this series is packed with practical exercises and features, information and expert advice, which will improve your understanding and enhance your ability and enjoyment of the world's greatest game.
A straightforward, lively and practical guide, this book includes detailed information on basic physiology and nutrition, plus the components of fitness and how to assess fitness for football.
It includes chapters devoted to preparation and recovery, how to monitor your progress and the important differences between adults and children. This book is essential reading for anyone who participates in football at any level, as well as coaches, teachers and parents.
'Be a part of the game.'
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- The FA branding gives this series immediate recognition, and added value and credibility.
- This is a practical, attractive and straightforward guide that will appeal to all those involved in football.
- This book includes a colour photograph section, containing pictures to illustrate key points, many of which involve high profile footballing figures, sourced from The FA's own picture library.
- Clear features such as Best Practice boxes, Tasks, Quotes and Statistics will engage the reader and encourage practical testing of understanding.
- Written by a top Football Association expert, Dr Richard Hawkins, who is the Deputy Head of Exercise Science at The FA and whose main responsibilities are to manage and co-ordinate the successful delivery of scientific physiological support for England Male International Youth Teams and all Female International Teams.
- This book is a practical guide to the fitness needed for playing football covering all essential aspects and providing important information and skills for any footballer or coach. It will also support the FA's Level 1 Exercise Science course.
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Table of Contents:
 Introduction
Basic physiology
The body's response to exercise
The physical and physiological demands of the game
Assessing football fitness
Basic training principles - planning a programme
Nutrition for the footballer
Preparation and recovery
Monitoring progress
Differences between adults and children
Conclusion
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About the Author(s):
Dr Richard Hawkins is the Deputy Head of Exercise Science and has worked for The Football Association since 1997. His main roles and responsibilities are to manage and co-ordinate the successful delivery of scientific physiological support for England Male International Youth Teams and all Female International Teams. His role involves ensuring appropriate liaison and rapport with England Team Management, coaching and support staff, in addition to the medical/exercise science staff of each player’s club is maintained and that specific standards are adhered to throughout the teams.
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Readership:
Those undertaking formal coaching training, local/youth club coaches (currently 11,500 registered coaches, 40,000 affiliated clubs) and anyone who participates in football at any level, including pare
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