Dr. Hans-Dietrich Harre worked as a professor at the German University of

Physical Culture (DHfK) in Leipzig for many years where he also headed the

commission for “General Theory and Methodology of Competitive Sports” of the

Institute of Training Theory and Kinesiology.

As a researcher, Dr. Harre contributed greatly to the development of a “General

Theory of Training”. In, addition, his work included the education of coaches,

sports clinicians and scientists as well as research with competitive endurance

athletes in sports such as Olympic rowing and kayaking.

The book:

Without a doubt, Principles of Sports Training is the most significant work in the

field of “General Theory of Training” in the German language. First published in

1969, the title has influenced generations/ thousands of students, coaches and

sports scientists.

Rooted in the East-German system of competitive sports, this work provides a

comprehensive view on basic principles and an organized approach to sports

training.

Even though the book is still being printed in German, this is the first time in more

than two decades that an English edition is made available.

This book is a must-have for everyone who wants to have a basic understanding

in training theory and the East-German approach to competitive sports.