http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/exc223-podcastcourse Playing badminton is like playing chess at 200 miles per hour, it requires a combination of explosive power, speed, agility and strategy. The physiological demands that badminton places on the body requires intense fitness preparation. So what training is vital to ensure high performance? In a series of interviews, sports coach for England’s national Badminton Team, Andy Alford, explores the different training methods used to enhance playing ability, and the principles behind them. This material forms part of The Open University course E217 Sport and conditioning science into practice The Open University 2011 en Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:02:15 +0100 OU Podcast System by KMi http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/exc223-badminton/exc223_art01_01310_std.jpg http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/exc223-podcastcourse Badminton: Fitness and Training - for iPod/iPhone Playing badminton is like playing chess at 200 miles per hour, it requires a combination of explosive power, speed, agility and strategy. The physiological demands that badminton places on the body requires intense fitness preparation. So what training is vital to ensure high performance? In a series of interviews, sports coach for England’s national Badminton Team, Andy Alford, explores the different training methods used to enhance playing ability, and the principles behind them. This material forms part of The Open University course E217 Sport and conditioning science into practice Playing badminton is like playing chess at 200 miles per hour, it requires a combination of explosive power, speed, agility and strategy. The physiological demands that badminton places on the body requires intense fitness preparation. So what training is vital to ensure high performance? In a series of interviews, sports coach for England’s national Badminton Team, Andy Alford, explores the different training methods used to enhance playing ability, and the principles behind them. This material forms part of The Open University course E217 Sport and conditioning science into practice The Open University Clint Trofa c.s.b.trofa@open.ac.uk true What is required in order to train an athlete to a particular fitness level? This video looks at the physical demands of playing badminton. Fitness Demands of Badminton What is required in order to train an athlete to a particular fitness level? This video looks at the physical demands of playing badminton. Flexibility, mobility, stability, tactics What is required in order to train an athlete to a particular fitness level? This video looks at the physical demands of playing badminton. Flexibility, mobility, stability, tactics The Open University No What is required in order to train an athlete to a particular fitness level? This video looks at the physical demands of playing badminton. 1 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/health-and-social-care/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_hsc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/exc223-badminton/ipod-all/exc223badminton01.m4v Fri, 06 May 2011 15:33:14 +0100 00:02:56 Transcript -- What is required in order to train an athlete to a particular fitness level? This video looks at the physical demands of playing badminton. Transcript -- Fitness Demands of Badminton Transcript -- What is required in order to train an athlete to a particular fitness level? This video looks at the physical demands of playing badminton. Flexibility, mobility, stability, tactics What is required in order to train an athlete to a particular fitness level? This video looks at the physical demands of playing badminton. Flexibility, mobility, stability, tactics The Open University No Transcript -- What is required in order to train an athlete to a particular fitness level? This video looks at the physical demands of playing badminton. 2 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/health-and-social-care/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_hsc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/exc223-badminton/transcript/exc223badminton01_01310_12477.pdf Fri, 06 May 2011 15:33:13 +0100 A look at the various types of weights exercises used to develop the specific muscles needed in badminton. Resistance Training A look at the various types of weights exercises used to develop the specific muscles needed in badminton. Injury, prevention, metabolic, water, body, weight, A look at the various types of weights exercises used to develop the specific muscles needed in badminton. Injury, prevention, metabolic, water, body, weight, The Open University No A look at the various types of weights exercises used to develop the specific muscles needed in badminton. 3 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/health-and-social-care/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_hsc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/exc223-badminton/ipod-all/exc223badminton02.m4v Fri, 06 May 2011 15:32:14 +0100 00:05:51 Transcript -- A look at the various types of weights exercises used to develop the specific muscles needed in badminton. Transcript -- Resistance Training Transcript -- A look at the various types of weights exercises used to develop the specific muscles needed in badminton. Injury, prevention, metabolic, water, body, weight, A look at the various types of weights exercises used to develop the specific muscles needed in badminton. Injury, prevention, metabolic, water, body, weight, The Open University No Transcript -- A look at the various types of weights exercises used to develop the specific muscles needed in badminton. 4 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/health-and-social-care/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_hsc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/exc223-badminton/transcript/exc223badminton02_01310_12478.pdf Fri, 06 May 2011 15:32:13 +0100 How can plyometric training enhance players’ speed and agility on court. Plyometrics How can plyometric training enhance players’ speed and agility on court. Movements, economical, force, concentric, contractions How can plyometric training enhance players’ speed and agility on court. Movements, economical, force, concentric, contractions The Open University No How can plyometric training enhance players’ speed and agility on court. 5 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/health-and-social-care/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_hsc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/exc223-badminton/ipod-all/exc223badminton03.m4v Fri, 06 May 2011 15:31:14 +0100 00:03:27 Transcript -- How can plyometric training enhance players’ speed and agility on court. Transcript -- Plyometrics Transcript -- How can plyometric training enhance players’ speed and agility on court. Movements, economical, force, concentric, contractions How can plyometric training enhance players’ speed and agility on court. Movements, economical, force, concentric, contractions The Open University No Transcript -- How can plyometric training enhance players’ speed and agility on court. 6 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/health-and-social-care/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_hsc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/exc223-badminton/transcript/exc223badminton03_01310_12479.pdf Fri, 06 May 2011 15:31:13 +0100 Discussion on why MDSA (Multi Directional Speed and Agility) are vital in badminton. MDSA Discussion on why MDSA (Multi Directional Speed and Agility) are vital in badminton. Multi, directional, reaction, stimulus, clock, drill Discussion on why MDSA (Multi Directional Speed and Agility) are vital in badminton. Multi, directional, reaction, stimulus, clock, drill The Open University No Discussion on why MDSA (Multi Directional Speed and Agility) are vital in badminton. 7 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/health-and-social-care/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_hsc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/exc223-badminton/ipod-all/exc223badminton04.m4v Fri, 06 May 2011 15:30:14 +0100 00:03:04 Transcript -- Discussion on why MDSA (Multi Directional Speed and Agility) are vital in badminton. Transcript -- MDSA Transcript -- Discussion on why MDSA (Multi Directional Speed and Agility) are vital in badminton. Multi, directional, reaction, stimulus, clock, drill Discussion on why MDSA (Multi Directional Speed and Agility) are vital in badminton. Multi, directional, reaction, stimulus, clock, drill The Open University No Transcript -- Discussion on why MDSA (Multi Directional Speed and Agility) are vital in badminton. 8 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/health-and-social-care/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_hsc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/exc223-badminton/transcript/exc223badminton04_01310_12480.pdf Fri, 06 May 2011 15:30:13 +0100