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SP102: Preparación Mental para Carreras de Natación
SP102: Mental Prep para Swim Racing presenta una rutina de rendimiento. Las Rutinas de rendimiento son 1 de las 5 habilidades cardinales del entrenamiento mental. Las otras 4 habilidades incluyen Control de Intensidad, Concentración, Auto Conversación e Imágenes. Una rutina de actuación previa a la carrera combina estas habilidades de entrenamiento mental con el calentamiento y la logÃstica práctica de prepararse para la carrera. Esto ayuda al nadador a crear la mentalidad óptima para las carreras, a menudo denominada simplemente como la "Zona".
SP101: La “Zona” y el Entrenamiento Mental
SP101 - "PsicologÃa del deporte, la 'Zona' y el entrenamiento mental" es un curso introductorio. Presenta las raÃces históricas y teóricas de la psicologÃa del deporte, discute la "Zona" y revisa las 5 habilidades cardinales del entrenamiento mental.
B102: Puntos de Control de la Técnica e Indicaciones
B102: Puntos de control y señales de la técnica es el segundo curso ofrecido en biomecánica. El curso ofrece pistas visuales y cinestésicas para la instrucción técnica. No hay requisitos previos para este curso, sin embargo se recomienda B101 para proporcionar la base cientÃfica para la técnica óptima.
B101: Fundamentos Biomecánicos de la Natación
B101: Fundamentos biomecánicos de la natación proporciona la base cientÃfica comprobada detrás de la técnica de natación efectiva y explica los principios de la hidrodinámica y la biomecánica en lo que se refiere a la natación. También describe las formas más efectivas para que los entrenadores ayuden a los nadadores a nadar más rápido y evitar las lesiones por movimientos repetitivos tan comunes en este deporte.
The Evolution of the Science of Swimming
Dr. Stager explores the history of the science of swimming and the future for developing fast swimmers.
Training Methodologies
Three coaches answer audience questions about training methods -- a lively session.
Building a Culture of Fast Swimming
Neal Studd, Head Coach of Florida State University Swimming and Diving, talks about creating the right culture to set a team up for success. Built around his first-hand experience after taking over an ACC team with a toxic team culture.
Moneyball for Swimming
A panel of scientists talks with a successful club coach about how innovation, analytics and technology are changing the sport of swimming.
Age Group Development
Presenters discuss diversity, stroke technique, and nutrition on the developmental level.
Fostering Olympians From Age 8 to 18
Five experienced club coaches share their stories of building strong developmental foundations for young athletes.
Stop Neglecting Your Own Health, Coach
Health and nutrition tips for coaches from the USOC Swimming Dietitian. Kendig also talks about adding nutrition into your team or training.
Seasonal Planning & Energy Zone Training
Progressive coaches share their approaches to planning for seasons and training.
Shoulder Injuries & How to Prevent Them
Dr. Bohan discusses Swimmer's Shoulder, rehabbing shoulder injuries, and dryland training to prevent shoulder injuries.
Philosophies on Coaching Sprinters
Video presentation from the 2017 ISCA Hall of Fame Coaches Clinic on Philosophies on Coaching Sprinters by Coach Brian Schrader, Head Coach University of Denver and Coach of Matt Kredich, Head Coach University of Tennessee.
Hall of Fame Coaches Clinic, 2017
View 10 individual clinic sessions plus two bonus sessions from the ISCA Hall of Fame Clinic in 2017.
SP102: Mental Prep for Swim Racing
Learn a Pre-Race Performance Routine that combines mental training skills with warm-up and the practical logistics of getting ready to race.
SP 101: The Zone & Mental Training
Introductory understanding that presents the historical and theoretical roots of sport psychology. Learn about The Zone and Five Cardinal Skills of Mental Training.
B102: Technique Checkpoints and Cues
B102:Technique Checkpoints and Cues offers visual and kinesthetic cues for technique instruction. There are no pre-requisites for this course, however B101 is recommended to provide the scientific basis for optimal technique.