Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes

Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes by Unknown


Authors
Unknown
ISBN
9780815361831
Published
Binding
Paperback
Pages
388
Dimensions
156 x 234mm

Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes: Science and Application offers an evidence-based introduction to the theory and practice of strength and conditioning for young athletes. Fully revised and updated, this second edition draws on leading research to offer a holistic approach to training centred on the concept of long-term athletic development and the welfare of the young athlete.

With 20 new authors and 8 new chapters, the book explores every key topic in strength and conditioning applied to young athletes, including:




Growth and maturation



Talent identification and talent development



Monitoring and assessment



Coaching young athletes



Motor skill development



Strength development and plyometrics



Speed and agility development



Metabolic conditioning



Mobility and flexibility



Periodisation and nutritional strategies



Injury prevention and wellbeing



Developing a holistic programme for young athletes.

Written by a team of leading international strength and conditioning experts and paediatric sport scientists, the book includes expanded practical guidelines in every chapter to show how the latest scientific research can be applied by coaches to optimise young athletic potential. Including sample training programmes and exercises throughout, this is an essential resource for all students of strength and conditioning or paediatric exercise science, as well as any coach and athletic trainer working with children and young people.
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