• differentiate between aerobic training adaptations and the anatomical, physiological, and performance adaptations following anaerobic training;

• discuss the central and peripheral neural adaptations to anaerobic training;

• understand how manipulating the acute training variables of a periodized program can alter bone, muscle, and connective tissue;

• explain the acute and chronic effects of anaerobic training on the endocrine system;

• elucidate the acute and chronic effects of anaerobic training on the cardiovascular system;

• recognize the causes, signs, symptoms, and effects of anaerobic overtraining and detraining; and

• discuss how anaerobic training programs have the potential to enhance muscular strength, muscular endurance, powe