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Title

Training Philosophy: What Is It, and What Are the Main Components?

Authors

Sandbakk, Øyvind; Tønnessen, Espen; Bucher Sandbakk, Silvana; Haugen, Thomas

Abstract

The article discusses meaning and components of training philosophy. Topics covered include its referral to a holistic training strategy that considers the basic questions of what, how and why to enhance athletic performance, and its difference from coaching philosophy which refers to a coach's thinking and actions as a leader and mentor. Also noted are coaches' training philosophies that balance training stimulus and principles with recovery protocols.

Subjects

SERIAL publications; PSYCHOLOGY of athletes; OCCUPATIONAL roles; PHYSICAL training & conditioning; PHILOSOPHY; ATHLETIC ability

Publication

International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance, 2025, Vol 20, Issue 1, p1

ISSN

1555-0265

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1123/ijspp.2024-0473