Explore the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning as well as their applications to athletic performance.

Structure and function of the muscular, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems / Gary R. Hunter and Robert T. Harris -- Bioenergetics of exercise and training / Joel T. Cramer -- Endocrine responses to resistance exercise / William J. Kraemer, Jakob L. Vingren, and Barry A. Spiering -- Biomechanics of resistance exercise / Everett Harman -- Adaptations to anaerobic training programs / Nicholas A. Ratamess -- Adaptations to aerobic endurance training programs / Ann Swank -- Age- and sex-related differences and their implications for resistance exercise / Avery D. Faigenbaum -- Psychology of athletic preparation and performance / Bradley D. Hatfield and Evan B. Brody -- Performance-enhancing substances / Jay R. Hoffman and Jeffrey R. Stout -- Nutritional factors in health and performance / Kristin Reimers -- Principles of test selection and administration / Everett Harman -- Administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected tests / Everett Harman and John Garhammer -- Warm-up and stretching / Ian Jeffreys -- Resistance training and spotting techniques / Roger W. Earle and Thomas R. Baechle -- Resistance training / Thomas R. Baechle, Roger W. Earle, and Dan Wathen -- Plyometric training / David H. Potach and Donald A. Chu -- Speed, agility, and speed-endurance development / Steven S. Plisk -- Aerobic endurance exercise training / Benjamin H. Reuter and Patrick Hagerman -- Periodization / Dan Wathen, Thomas R. Baechle, and Roger W. Earle -- Rehabilitation and reconditioning / David H. Potach and Terry L. Grindstaff -- Facility organization and risk management / Michael Greenwood and Lori Greenwood -- Developing a policies and procedures manual / Boyd Epley and John Taylor.