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Presentation 1: Basic motor properties in perspective of coordination
The concept of Basic motor properties, that is frequently used to target training goals, is insufficient for control of the trainingproces. Especially the concept of basic motor properties Speed and Strength needs re-thinking. Speed and Strength are in so many respects related to coordination that for designing the trainingproces it may be more useful to approach Speed and Strength as aspects of coordination rather than as independent properties.

Presentation 2: Basic biomechanics of running
Biomechanics of running are often only explored from the outside by studying the kinematics of running. (functional) Anatomy is ignored in how running is researched. Anatomy however gives many valuable facts on how running technique should be organised optimally. What does a anatomical running model look like?

Presentation 3: Possible bottlenecks in high speed running
In the top speed and the deceleration part of a sprint race most of the world best athletes show a remarkable technique.  Upright upper body, short stanceface with a bend knee at the moment of toe off, and  the legs "in front" of the body all the time. This model of running can be named positive running. What is the benefit of this running style for the high-speed part of the sprintrace?

Presentation 4: Highjump; Tora Harris converting from power- to speed jumping
Until 2003 Tora Harris (highjumper) jumped with a low swingleg, having the knee extended during take off; a classical power jumper. In 2006 his technique has been converted to high swingleg, bending the knee at take off. Harris was the first world class jumper to make this transition.

What were the reasons behind this choice? How did the process progress? What had to change in run up and take-off technique? What are the results so far? What is next?

Presentation 5: Strenghttraining, a coordination orientated approach. Pole Vaulter Rens Blom; changing from classic strength training to coordination orientated strenghttraining.
One of the most important aspects of sport specific weight training is that there should be no unnecessary stress on the body from it. Avoiding "collateral damage" in training is key. Thinking in adaptation rather than methodically and understanding the role of coordination in the transfer of training helps in designing a strenghttraining program that is both effective and limiting stress. A case study of the training program of world champion pole-vaulting Rens Blom shows the effects of changing the training program toward a coordination orientated approach