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Training for endurance in sport and fitness
In this free course you will explore an important aspect of strength and conditioning which refers to the physical preparation of athletes: endurance. You will look at the physiological factors that underpin endurance and assess how endurance can be developed relative to performance in a range of sports.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- explain what is meant by the concept of endurance
- understand the physiological principles that underpin endurance
- apply a range of techniques for endurance in practice
- assess which training methods are most suitable for performance in different sports.
First Published: 21/10/2020
Updated: 21/10/2020
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