Description
Book SynopsisLong-Term Athlete Development offers an in-depth explanation of the long-term athlete development model, an approach to athlete-centered sport that combines skill instruction with long-term planning and an understanding of human development to produce athlete growth.
Trade Review“An indispensable guide for any coach or parent concerned with making sport healthier and more ethical. This book brings fresh ideas to the practice of sport and truly represents thinking outside the box. As human beings, we only have one body so we need to treat it well. Too many athletes leave sport with long-term injuries and a record of underperformance. The ideas in this book can change that and allow everyone in sport to get the most out of talents and ambitions.”
Jim Denison -- Professor, University of Alberta, Director, Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre
“The authors show that programs of sport and wellness can be complementary, not mutually exclusive. Thus, long-term athlete development is consistent with the goals of North American initiatives—Sport Canada, the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.”
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Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction to Long-Term Athlete Development
Chapter 1. Long-Term Athlete Deveopment Model
Beginnings of LTAD
LTAD Model Explained
Sport for Life Philosophy
Framework for Working Together
Guide for Participating in Sport and Physical Activity
Tool for Change
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
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Chapter 2. Athletes With Disabilities
Sport for People With Disabilities
LTAD Stages for Athletes With Disabilities
Special Considerations
Supporting Athletes With Disabilities
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
To Learn More
Part II. Key Factors in Long-Term Athlete Development
Chapter 3. Physical Literacy
Physical Literacy Definitions
Physical Literacy Development in Children
Appropriate Skill Development in Children
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
To Learn More
Chapter 4. Specialization
Specialization Defined
Negative Consequences of Specializing Too Early
Positive Effects of Specialization at the Optimal Time
Optimal Time to Specialize
Specialization Groups
Sport-Specific Specialization Athlete Development Models
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
To Learn More
Chapter 5. Age
Age Categories
Relative Age
Developmental Age
Measuring and Monitoring Growth
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
To Learn More
Chapter 6. Trainability
Sensitive Periods of Trainability
Trainability of Stamina
Trainability of Strength
Trainability of Speed
Trainability of Skill
Trainability of Suppleness
Training and Competition During Puberty
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
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Chapter 7. Intellectual, Emotional, and Moral Development
Capacities
Interplay of Intellectual, Emotional and Moral Development
Physical Development
Intellectual Development
Emotional Development
Moral Development
Influence of Intellectual, Emotional, and Moral Development on LTAD
Learning Styles
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
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Chapter 8. Excellence Takes Time
Importance of Practice in Excellence
Importance of Multisport Participation and Free Play
Importance of the Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Domains to Excellence
Perils of Premature Selection
Keys to Achieving Necessary Training Hours
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
To Learn More
Chapter 9. Periodization
Periodization and LTAD
Components of Periodization
10-Step Approach to Creating an Annual Plan
Implementing the 10 Steps of an Annual Cycle
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
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Chapter 10. Competition
Competition and LTAD
Issues in Competition
Making Good Decisions
Training-to-Competition Ratios Through the Stages
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
To Learn More
Chapter 11. Sport System Alignment and Integration
System Alignment From an Individual Perspective
System Alignment From a Sport Organization Perspective
System Alignment From a Sector Perspective
LTAD and S4L Implications for Policy Development
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
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Chapter 12. Continuous Improvement
Technology Changes
Paradigm Changes
Influencing Change
Actions for Continuous Improvement
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
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Part III. Stages of Long-Term Athlete Development
Chapter 13. Active Start
Active Start Importance
Physical Activity and the Brain
Critical and Sensitive Periods
Maturity and Body Movements
Appropriate Activities and Programs
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
To Learn More
Chapter 14. Fundamentals
Evolution of Skills
Fundamental Movement Skills
Locomotor Skills in Varied Environments
Attaining All of the Fundamental Movement Skills
Learning and Teaching Fundamental Movement Skills
Key Training and Performance Characteristics
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
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Chapter 15. Learn to Train
Learn to Train Basics
Key Training and Performance Characteristics
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
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Chapter 16. Train to Train
Train to Train Basics
Key Training and Performance Characteristics
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
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Chapter 17. Train to Compete
Train to Compete Basics
Key Training and Performance Characteristics
Summary
Questions for Reflection
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Chapter 18. Train to Win
Train to Win Basics
Key Training and Performance Characteristics
Summary
Questions for Reflection
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Chapter 19. Active for Life
Active for Life Basics
Importance of Active for Life
Competitive for Life Basics
Fit for Life Basics
Sport and Physical Activity Leaders
Summary
Questions for Reflection
References
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