{"product_id":"longterm-athlete-development-9780736092180","title":"LongTerm Athlete Development","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLong-Term Athlete Development \u003c\/i\u003eoffers 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“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.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Denison -- \u003c\/b\u003eProfessor, University of Alberta, Director, Canadian Athletics Coaching Centre \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“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.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I. Introduction to Long-Term Athlete Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Long-Term Athlete Deveopment Model \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Beginnings of LTAD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e LTAD Model Explained \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Sport for Life Philosophy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Framework for Working Together \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Guide for Participating in Sport and Physical Activity \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Tool for Change \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Athletes With Disabilities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Sport for People With Disabilities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e LTAD Stages for Athletes With Disabilities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Special Considerations \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Supporting Athletes With Disabilities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II. Key Factors in Long-Term Athlete Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Physical Literacy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Physical Literacy Definitions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Physical Literacy Development in Children \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Appropriate Skill Development in Children \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Specialization \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Specialization Defined \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Negative Consequences of Specializing Too Early \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Positive Effects of Specialization at the Optimal Time \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Optimal Time to Specialize \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Specialization Groups \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Sport-Specific Specialization Athlete Development Models \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Age \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Age Categories \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Relative Age \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Developmental Age \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Measuring and Monitoring Growth \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Trainability \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Sensitive Periods of Trainability \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Trainability of Stamina \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Trainability of Strength \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Trainability of Speed \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Trainability of Skill \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Trainability of Suppleness \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Training and Competition During Puberty \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Intellectual, Emotional, and Moral Development \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Capacities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Interplay of Intellectual, Emotional and Moral Development \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Physical Development \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Intellectual Development \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Emotional Development \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Moral Development \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Influence of Intellectual, Emotional, and Moral Development on LTAD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Learning Styles \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Excellence Takes Time \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Importance of Practice in Excellence \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Importance of Multisport Participation and Free Play \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Importance of the Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Domains to Excellence \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Perils of Premature Selection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Keys to Achieving Necessary Training Hours \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. \u003c\/b\u003ePeriodization \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Periodization and LTAD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Components of Periodization \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 10-Step Approach to Creating an Annual Plan \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Implementing the 10 Steps of an Annual Cycle \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Competition \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Competition and LTAD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Issues in Competition \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Making Good Decisions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Training-to-Competition Ratios Through the Stages \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Sport System Alignment and Integration \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e System Alignment From an Individual Perspective \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e System Alignment From a Sport Organization Perspective \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e System Alignment From a Sector Perspective \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e LTAD and S4L Implications for Policy Development \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Continuous Improvement \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Technology Changes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Paradigm Changes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Influencing Change \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Actions for Continuous Improvement \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III. Stages of Long-Term Athlete Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Active Start \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Active Start Importance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Physical Activity and the Brain \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical and Sensitive Periods \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Maturity and Body Movements \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Appropriate Activities and Programs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14. \u003c\/b\u003eFundamentals \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Evolution of Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fundamental Movement Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Locomotor Skills in Varied Environments \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Attaining All of the Fundamental Movement Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Learning and Teaching Fundamental Movement Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Key Training and Performance Characteristics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn to Train \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Learn to Train Basics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Key Training and Performance Characteristics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16.\u003c\/b\u003e Train to Train \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Train to Train Basics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Key Training and Performance Characteristics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17.\u003c\/b\u003e Train to Compete \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Train to Compete Basics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Key Training and Performance Characteristics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18.\u003c\/b\u003e Train to Win \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Train to Win Basics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Key Training and Performance Characteristics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19. \u003c\/b\u003eActive for Life \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Active for Life Basics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Importance of Active for Life \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Competitive for Life Basics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Fit for Life Basics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Sport and Physical Activity Leaders \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Questions for Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e References \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e To Learn More \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49371750924631,"sku":"9780736092180","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/longterm-athlete-development-9780736092180","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}