Multidirectional Speed in Sport Research to Application

Part 1: Theoretical Basis for Developing Multidirectional Speed. 1. Introduction to Multidirectional Speed. 2. Contextual Importance of Multidirectional Speed in Field- and Court-Based Sports. 3. Biomechanical Basis of Linear and Curvilinear Sprint Performance. 4. Biomechanical and Physical Basis of Change of Direction for Performance and Injury Risk. 5. Deceleration in Sport: Incidence, Demands, and Implications for Training. Part 2: Assessment and Development of Multidirectional Speed. 6. Assessment of Multidirectional Speed Qualities. 7. Assessment of Physical Qualities Associated with Multidirectional Speed. 8. Development of Physical Qualities Related to Multidirectional Speed. 9. Strategies to Develop Linear and Curvilinear Sprinting Technique. 10. Developing Change of Direction and Agility Technique and Movement Solutions. 11. Coaching for Multidirectional Speed: Motor Learning Principles for Developing Sprint and Change-of-Direction Techniques for Performance and Injury Risk Mitigation. 12. Metabolic Conditioning for Multidirectional Speed. 13. Developing Perceptual-Cognitive Factors in Relation to Agility Performance Enhancement. Part 3: Programming for Multidirectional Speed. 14. Programming for Multidirectional Speed in Sport. 15. Monitoring Multidirectional Speed Training. 16. Rehabilitation and Return to Play from Deceleration and Change-of-Direction Specific Injuries. 17. Long-Term Athlete Development for Multidirectional Speed.