Selected chapters from sports training

The publication presents a comprehensive theoretical and practical overview of key aspects of sports training based on current scientific knowledge. It analyses the structure and determinants of athletic performance, the management of the training process, the specifics of training across age and performance categories, and emphasizes the importance of load individualization and the principles of long-term athlete development (LTAD). Emphasis is also placed on new technologies, differentiation of approach by gender and age, talent selection and the importance of regeneration. The text is intended for the professional sports community, coaches and sport science students.