ABOUT THE NSCA
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world’s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on the resources and expertise of the most recognized professionals in strength training and conditioning, sport science, performance research, education, and sports medicine, the NSCA is the world’s trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches and athletes. The NSCA provides the crucial link between the lab and the field.

ABOUT THE EDITOR
Jeffrey M. Willardson, PhD, CSCS,*D, is an associate professor in the health and human performance department at Montana State University–Billings. He teaches biomechanics, exercise physiology, research methods in health and human performance, kinesiology, and foundations of exercise science. He received a PhD in curriculum and instruction, with an emphasis in exercise and wellness, from Arizona State University in 2005 and was named the Outstanding Graduating Doctoral Scholar. He has coauthored over 120 scientific manuscripts examining different aspects of resistance training for improving health and athletic performance.

Willardson is a recognized expert, both nationally and internationally, having traveled to Brazil and to Canada to speak and collaborate on research projects. He holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is an avid athlete who has competed seven times in drug-free bodybuilding competitions. In his free time, he enjoys family activities with his wife and four children.

Chapter 1. Core Anatomy and Biomechanics
Chapter 2. Core Strength and Athletic Performance
Chapter 3. Core Development, Injury Risk, and Pain
Chapter 4. Core Assessment
Chapter 5. Core Development Exercises
Chapter 6. Core Programming
Chapter 7. Baseball and Softball
Chapter 8. Basketball
Chapter 9. American Football
Chapter 10. Golf
Chapter 11. Ice Hockey and Lacrosse
Chapter 12. Soccer
Chapter 13. Swimming
Chapter 14. Tennis
Chapter 15. Track and Field
Chapter 16. Volleyball
Chapter 17. Wrestling and MMA
Chapter 18. Rugby