The Sport Science of Elite Judo Athletes- A Review & Application for Training

The Sport Science of Elite Judo Athletes in the fist comprehensive text and literature review on the physical and psycological components of elite judo performance. The book's purpose is to examine traits common to world class judo athletes and apply a training program with the specific goal of

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adhieving these components. It consists of over 100 international refrences from both medical and sport science publications as they specifically relate to world calibre judo performance. The book also examines crucial issues impacting judo athletes that they experience during both training and competition. Through this approach, a complete and thorough training progam is presented complete with figures and picture to assist judo coaches and athletes in achieving world class performance.

Topics covered include:

Time motion analysis of World and Olympic judo competitions
Physiological and strength profiles of world class judo athletes
Rapid weight loss, de-hydration and overtraining in judo athletes
Psychological factors in peak performance
Strength and mental preparation training programs for judo competition
Nutrition and dietary recommendations for weight loss

About the author

Wayland J. Pulkkinen has been practicing judo for over 25 years, and is presently a registered 4th degree black belt in Kodokan Judo. He is a former member of the Canadian National Judo Team, and has competed and participated in numerous international judo competitions and training camps througout his athletic career. His education includes a Bachelor of Physical Education (McMaster University), and a Master of Science in Applied Sport Science and Coaching (Lakehead University). He has presented at academic and coaching conferences, in addition to being published in both academic and non-academic journals. Currently, he presents educational seminars and workshops in the sport science and health related fields.

Contents

Acknowledgements
Preface & introduction
A brief history of judo from the Meiji Period to the present day
Part One The physiological composition of elite judo athletes
An analysis of judo mechinics and the competitive judo match
The physical basis of competitive judo: Match dynamics
Physiological profiles of elite judo athletes
Percent body fat of elite judo athletes
Fibre type composition of elite judo athletes
Aeorobic requirements of elite judo athletes
Anaerobic requirements of elite judo athletes
Alactic and lactate components for judo performance
Anaerobic power and capacity of elite judo athletes
Blood lactate concentrations of elite judo athletes in competition & training
Strength training principles applied for judo performance
Strength profiles of elite judo athletes
Part Two Rapid weight loss & overtraining-concerns for judo performance
Physical performance and rapid weight loss in sport
Physiological effects of dehydration and rapid weight loss
Overtraining: An introduction
The general adaptation syndrome: A model of stress manifestation
The methodology of prolonged training and overtraining
Overtraining in judo athletes: A case study
The physiological effects of reduced training and detraining
The effects of reduced training on performance
Read and white blood cell responses to prolonged training
Endrochrine responses to prolonged trainng
Catecholamine concentration
Testosterone concentration
Cortisol concentration
Summary
Part Three Psycho-behaviorural factors in judo performance
Successful vs. unsuccessful athletes
Psychological traits of Olympic athletes
Characteristics of peak performance
Psycoholgical & behivoural responses to prolonged training & overtraining
The relationship of fatigue to lactate
Alterations in mood states
Susceptibiity to illness and injury
Part Four Planning the training session and training year
Nutrition and weight loss for judo performance
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats, vitamins and minerals
The ideal athlete diet
Monitoring the athletic diet
Effective weight loss strategies
Periodization and the annual judo training plan
The preparatory phase
The competitive phase
The transition phase
Designing the judo training session
Training the aerobic system for judo specificity
Training the lactate system for judo specificity
Training the alactate system for judo specificity
Summary
Periodized strength training program for judo athletes
Mental preparation program
Summary
Annual training plan
References (bibliography)
About the autho

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