Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Physical conditioning evaluation for athletics. 3. Conditioning of athletes. 4. Physical conditioning for football players. 5. Physical conditioning for basketball players. 6. Physical conditioning for boxers. 7. Physical conditioning for soccer players. 8. Physical conditioning for swimming. 9. Physical conditioning for tennis players. 10. Physical conditioning in track and field. 11. Physical conditioning for baseball players. 12. Physical conditioning in wrestling. 13. Physical conditioning in judo. 14. Physical conditioning in ice hockey. 15. Nutritional needs of the athletes. 16. A discussion of isometrics.

"Competitive sports make a tremendous demand on the physical condition, vitality, endurance and mental powers of the participant. Only athletes in the finest condition can withstand the wear and tear of a competitive season; only the fittest can play to the best of their ability. Athletes not in condition are prone to injury or "going stale", and might never make the team. Thus, proper conditioning not only is necessary in preparing for sports participation, but is of great importance in preventing injuries. The athlete who is properly trained and conditioned will sustain a lower incidence and severity of injuries and a higher level of performance.

The present book entitled Athletic Conditioning is the painstaking effort by the author and is the unique work in the field of physical education and sports.

The present book will be useful for the students and teachers of physical education and sports, sportsperson etc." (jacket)