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Study Course Description

Football Training Theory, Pedagogical Development

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_653
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
10.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Individual and Team Sports
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To promote the education of highly qualified specialists – senior coaches in the sport – who would successfully plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the training process, educational-methodical sessions, and competitions in accordance with the rules of the sport and the requirements of the professional standard for senior coaches in the respective sport

Preliminary Knowledge

Knowledge of sports theory, pedagogy, sports pedagogy, sports didactic, psychology or sports psychology, anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Study courses and knowledge in sports theory, training didactics, pedagogy have been acquired. Successful study courses’ ’pedagogical improvement in qualification’ ’.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Describes the History of Football Development and the Laws of the Game (in accordance with the International Football Association Board).

Individual work and tests

Individual work The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

2.Explains the Fundamental Principles of Football Training Theory and the Regularities of Load Planning.

3.Characterizes the Role of General and Specific Physical Preparation in Football.

4.Analyzes the Structure of Technical and Tactical Preparation in Football.

5.Describes Age-Specific Developmental Characteristics and Pedagogical Approaches in Football.

Skills

1.Develops Age-Appropriate Training Session Plans.

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

2.Diagnose and correct errors in the students’ technique, determine the amount and intensity of the load appropriate to the students’ abilities

Individual work and tests

Individual work The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

3.Assess students’ physical, functional condition and technical, tactical and psychological fitness

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

4.Plans the Football Training Process at the Annual, Mesocycle, Microcycle, and Session Levels.

5.Analyzes Football Matches and Prepares Tactical Assessments.

6.Prescribes Physical Loads According to Athletes’ Preparedness.

7.Applies Pedagogical Methods and Communication Skills in the Training Process.

Competences

1.Competence in sports performance techniques, teaching and training methodologies.

Individual work and tests

Individual work The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

2.Understanding the legalities of the training process in sport and being able to tailor it to students’ individual needs.

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

3.Understanding the improvement of the technique of a particular discipline.

Individual work and tests

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

4.Independently Organizes and Conducts a Football Training Session.

5.Critically Evaluates the Effectiveness of the Training Process.

6.Integrates Insights from Sports Science, Pedagogy, and Psychology into Professional Practice.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Self-employment tasks shall be defined by the head of specialisation of the sport in accordance with the requirements of the placement

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

The content of the exam shall be defined and determined by the sports specialisation manager in accordance with the requirements of the placement

30.00% from total grade
10 points

Final examination assessing the student’s comprehensive theoretical knowledge and understanding of the topics covered in the course, including the theoretical foundations of football, training methodology, tactical principles, aspects of physical conditioning, and planning of the training process. The assessment may include theoretical questions, situational analysis, and methodological problem-solving tasks.

2.

Law of the Game and Gestures

20.00% from total grade
10 points

Situation-based assessment evaluating the student’s understanding of the application and interpretation of the Laws of the Game in various match situations.

3.

History of Football in the World and in Latvia

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10 points

Written or electronic knowledge assessment aimed at evaluating the student’s understanding of the historical development of football, its institutional structure, and development processes globally and in Latvia

4.

The structure and development trends of football as a team sport

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10 points

Assessment evaluating the student’s understanding of football as a team sport, including its organizational structure, operational principles and development trends within the modern sport system.

5.

Fundamentals of soccer training theory

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10 points

Written assessment evaluating knowledge of the fundamental principles of sports training theory, training structure, periodization and methodological approaches in football

6.

General physical fitness in football

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10 points

Assessment analysing the importance of general physical conditioning components in the development of football players’ physical performance and their methodological integration in training.

7.

Peculiarities of development of football players' age stages

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10 points

Written assessment evaluating understanding of the physical, motor and psychological development patterns of children and youth and their implications for football training organization.

8.

Coach's professional competence and pedagogical ethics

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10 points

Analytical assessment describing the structure of coaching competence, principles of pedagogical ethics and the role of communication in the sports pedagogical process.

9.

Special physical training in football

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10 points

Assessment on the components of specific physical fitness in football and methodological principles for their development to ensure effective match performance.

10.

Technical training in football

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10 points

Assessment evaluating knowledge of football technical actions, their biomechanical aspects and teaching methodology in the training process.

11.

Basics of tactics in football

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10 points

Situation-based assessment where the student analyses principles of individual, group and team tactics in football.

12.

Game analysis and its methodology

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10 points

Analytical task where the student applies match analysis methods to evaluate the effectiveness of individual and team performance.

13.

The structure of soccer training at different ages

-
10 points

Assessment on the structure of football training sessions and pedagogical approaches across different age groups.

14.

Pedagogical methods and teaching styles in football

-
Test

Assessment analysing the application of pedagogical methods and teaching styles in football training

15.

Motivation and psychological preparation in football

-
10 points

Assessment on psychological factors in sport, principles of motivation development and their role in achieving performance outcomes.

16.

Training process planning

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10 points

Assessment evaluating the student’s knowledge of training process periodization and the principles of cycle planning in football.

17.

Long-term planning of the training process

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Test

Assessment evaluating knowledge of training periodization and annual planning principles in football.

18.

Medium-term planning of the training process

-
Test

Assessment on mesocycle planning principles and structuring training loads in the medium-term period.

19.

Short-term planning of the training process

-
Test

Analytical task in which the student develops a microcycle plan and justifies the training structure and load dynamics.

20.

Detailed planning of the training session

-
Test

Practice-oriented task where the student develops a methodologically grounded football training session plan.

21.

Load dosing and recovery processes

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10 points

Assessment on training load regulation, physiological aspects of recovery and their role in optimizing athlete performance.

22.

Organization of competitions and team management

-
10 points

Assessment analysing principles of competition organization and coaching management functions during competitions.

23.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the training process and self-reflection

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Test

Analytical assessment on methods for evaluating training effectiveness and the role of professional reflection in coaching practice.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

History of Football Worldwide and in Latvia
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

History of Football Worldwide and in Latvia
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The Laws of the Game and Their Interpretation (in accordance with the International Football Association Board
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The Laws of the Game and Their Interpretation (in accordance with the International Football Association Board
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Structural Characteristics and Contemporary Development Trends in Football as a Team Sport
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Fundamental Principles of Football Training Theory
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The Role of General Physical Preparation (GPP) in Football Performance Development
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Age-Specific Developmental Characteristics of Football Players
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Professional Competence and Pedagogical Ethics of the Football Coach
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Specific Physical Preparation (SPP) in Football
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Technical Preparation in Football
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Technical Preparation in Football
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Fundamentals of Tactical Performance in Football (Individual, Group, and Team Tactics)
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Match Analysis and Its Methodological Framework
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Match Analysis and Its Methodological Framework
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

The Structure of Football Training Sessions Across Different Age Groups
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Pedagogical Methods and Instructional Styles in Football Coaching
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Motivation and Psychological Preparation in Football
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Long Term Planning of the Training Process (Annual Cycle and Macrocycle)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Medium-Term Planning (Mesocycle - Monthly Training Plan)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Short-Term Planning (Microcycle - Weekly Training Plan)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Short-Term Planning (Microcycle - Weekly Training Plan)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Detailed Planning of the Training Session (Daily Training Plan)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Detailed Planning of the Training Session (Daily Training Plan)
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training Load Management and Recovery Processes
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training Load Management and Recovery Processes
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training Load Management and Recovery Processes
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training Load Management and Recovery Processes
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Training Load Management and Recovery Processes
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Competition Organization and Team Management
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Competition Organization and Team Management
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Competition Organization and Team Management
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Evaluation of Training Process Effectiveness and Professional Self Reflection
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Evaluation of Training Process Effectiveness and Professional Self Reflection
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Evaluation of Training Process Effectiveness and Professional Self Reflection
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Balanced and Healthy Diet. Rest.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Balanced and Healthy Diet. Rest.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Balanced and Healthy Diet. Rest.
  1. Class/Seminar

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On site
Other
2

Topics

Balanced and Healthy Diet. Rest.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Balanced and Healthy Diet. Rest.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development and control of physical characteristics in their sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development and control of physical characteristics in their sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development and control of physical characteristics in their sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development and control of physical characteristics in their sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Sports didactic according to age and fitness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Sports didactic according to age and fitness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Sports didactic according to age and fitness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Sports didactic according to age and fitness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Comprehensible and special fitness ratio by age and training group in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Comprehensible and special fitness ratio by age and training group in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Comprehensible and special fitness ratio by age and training group in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Comprehensible and special fitness ratio by age and training group in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Incorporating technical and tactical preparation into integral fitness in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Incorporating technical and tactical preparation into integral fitness in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Incorporating technical and tactical preparation into integral fitness in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Incorporating technical and tactical preparation into integral fitness in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning of sports training macrocycles based on load variability and other principles
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning of sports training macrocycles based on load variability and other principles
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning of sports training macrocycles based on load variability and other principles
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning of sports training macrocycles based on load variability and other principles
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

History of Football Worldwide and in Latvia
The Laws of the Game and Their Interpretation (in accordance with the International Football Association Board
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Structural Characteristics and Contemporary Development Trends in Football as a Team Sport
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Fundamental Principles of Football Training Theory
The Role of General Physical Preparation (GPP) in Football Performance Development
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Age-Specific Developmental Characteristics of Football Players
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Professional Competence and Pedagogical Ethics of the Football Coach
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Specific Physical Preparation (SPP) in Football
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Technical Preparation in Football
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Fundamentals of Tactical Performance in Football (Individual, Group, and Team Tactics)
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Match Analysis and Its Methodological Framework
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

The Structure of Football Training Sessions Across Different Age Groups
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Pedagogical Methods and Instructional Styles in Football Coaching
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Motivation and Psychological Preparation in Football
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Long Term Planning of the Training Process (Annual Cycle and Macrocycle)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Long Term Planning of the Training Process (Annual Cycle and Macrocycle)
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Medium-Term Planning (Mesocycle - Monthly Training Plan)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Medium-Term Planning (Mesocycle - Monthly Training Plan)
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Short-Term Planning (Microcycle - Weekly Training Plan)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Short-Term Planning (Microcycle - Weekly Training Plan)
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Detailed Planning of the Training Session (Daily Training Plan)
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Other
2

Topics

Detailed Planning of the Training Session (Daily Training Plan)
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
5.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training Load Management and Recovery Processes
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training Load Management and Recovery Processes
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Training Load Management and Recovery Processes
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Competition Organization and Team Management
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Competition Organization and Team Management
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Competition Organization and Team Management
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Evaluation of Training Process Effectiveness and Professional Self Reflection
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Evaluation of Training Process Effectiveness and Professional Self Reflection
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Evaluation of Training Process Effectiveness and Professional Self Reflection
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Evaluation of Training Process Effectiveness and Professional Self Reflection
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Balanced and Healthy Diet. Rest.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Balanced and Healthy Diet. Rest.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Balanced and Healthy Diet. Rest.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development and control of physical characteristics in their sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development and control of physical characteristics in their sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Development and control of physical characteristics in their sport
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 4
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Sports didactic according to age and fitness
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Comprehensible and special fitness ratio by age and training group in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Comprehensible and special fitness ratio by age and training group in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Incorporating technical and tactical preparation into integral fitness in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Incorporating technical and tactical preparation into integral fitness in your sport
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning of sports training macrocycles based on load variability and other principles
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Planning of sports training macrocycles based on load variability and other principles
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
14 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Trenera Rokasgrāmata. 2003. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

2.

Trenera rokasgrāmata – 2. 2006. Latvijas Sporta federāciju padome. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

3.

Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata. 2008. Rīga: Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. (akceptējams izdevums)

4.

J. Solovjova. Peldēšanas treniņa pamati // Rīga : LSPA, Mācību grāmata, 2001

5.

V.Krauksts Biomotoro spēju treniņu teorija / LSPA.

6.

Bompa, T., Buzzichelli, C.A. 2022. Periodization training for Sports. 3rd edition. Human Kinetics.Suitable for English stream

Additional Reading

1.

Спортивное плавание: путь к успеху.под ред. В.Н. Платонова.К. Олимп, 2011.

2.

Мякниченко,Е.Б., Селуянов В.Н. Развитие локальной мышечной виносливости в циклических видах спорта.М. 2005.

Other Information Sources

1.

SwimmingSuitable for English stream

2.

Trenera žurnāls.