Calculations are based on Dick (1987) [1] table of controls for 100/200m/400m athletes. The 100m and 200m are electronic timings. The other times are hand timings. To get a predicted electronic time, ...

Dr Matt Long, Jamie French, and Barry Cook explore how coaches can affect biomechanical adjustments in the running form of athletes.

The foot is placed up to the starting line but not on it. The feet are about shoulder-width apart to obtain a well-balanced position. The weight is distributed so that about 2/3rds of the weight is on ...

Identify 3 to 4 circuits of 6 to 10 exercises that can be performed with the available resources. In each circuit, trnsure that no two consecutive exercises exercise the same muscle group. e.g. do not ...

Based on a formula identified by Mureika (2001) [4], the following calculator will provide an estimate of your 100 times at sea level with zero wind. Enter Altitude ...

The following diagram shows an annual training plan (macrocycle) for an athlete whose major competition is sometime in July/August.

"Coach's Corner" aims to establish a list of qualified coaches worldwide willing to provide coaching and training advice to other coaches and athletes. A qualified coach holds a coaching qualification ...

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made. In the analysis, we need to consider factors influencing the ...

The dynamic exercises you incorporate into your warm-up program should be appropriate to the movements you would experience in your sport/event. The following are examples of dynamic stretching and ...

The Site Search Facility will allow you to search the Sports Coach website for the information you are after. The search is not case-sensitive, but it does look for an exact match of the entered ...

The following are details of various exercises that can be performed using dumbbells.

Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made. In the analysis, we need to consider the factors influencing the ...