TY - BOOK AU - Lloyd,Rhodri S. AU - Oliver,Jon L. AU - AU - TI - Strength and conditioning for young athletes: science and application SN - 9780815361824 U1 - 613.704 23 PY - 2020/// CY - New York, NY PB - Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, KW - Physical fitness for children KW - Physical fitness for youth KW - Exercise for children KW - Exercise for youth N1 - Previous edition: 2014; Includes index; Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of figures List of tables List of contributors Editors Contributors Preface Acknowledgements PART I: Fundamental concepts of youth development Chapter 1: The impact of growth and maturation on physical performance Introduction Basic theoretical concepts Practical applications Key points References Chapter 2: Talent identification Introduction Talent identification Physical differences between sports in young athletes Problems and potential solutions in talent identification Key points References Chapter 3: Talent development Introduction Popular models of long-term athletic development LTAD consensus and position statements Practical applications Key points References Chapter 4: Monitoring and assessment of young athletes Introduction Monitoring natural development versus training effects Physical monitoring of young athletes Measurement error and data interpretation Presenting monitoring data Case studies Key take-home messages References Chapter 5: Coaching young athletes Introduction Effective coaching strategies Preparation Delivery Reflection and evaluation Key take-home messages References PART II: Development of physical fitness in young athletes Chapter 6: Motor skill training for young athletes Introduction Motor skill proficiency: the current state of play Basic theoretical concepts The influence of growth and maturation on motor skill development Practical applications Example training sessions Key take-home messages References Chapter 7: Strength and power training for young athletes Introduction Resistance training and physical development Benefits of youth strength and power training Practical applications Key messages References Chapter 8: Weightlifting for young athletes Introduction Safety of weightlifting training Benefits of weightlifting training Trainability of young weightlifters Weightlifting progressions for young athletes Weightlifting programme design recommendations Key take-home points References Chapter 9: Plyometric training for young athletes Introduction Categorising SSC movements The development of plyometric ability during childhood and adolescence Programme design Key take-home messages References Chapter 10: Speed training for young athletes Introduction Natural development of speed during childhood and adolescence Trainability of speed during childhood Practical applications Key points References Chapter 11: Agility training for young athletes Introduction The development of agility: natural development versus trainability Practical applications Programming agility development Example training sessions Key take-home messages References Chapter 12: Aerobic and anaerobic training for young athletes Introduction Natural development of aerobic fitness Natural development of anaerobic fitness Fatigue and recovery Aerobic trainability Anaerobic trainability Practical applications Key points References Chapter 13: Mobility and flexibility training for young athletes Introduction Basic theoretical concepts Clinical/Practical recommendations Key points References PART III: Contemporary issues for young athletes Chapter 14: Periodisation strategies for young athletes Introduction Basic theoretical concepts Practical applications Key points References Chapter 15: Nutritional strategies to support young athletes Introduction Overview of young athletes Nutritional principles Practical considerations Case study 1: gaining weight Case study 2: inappropriate fuelling Key take-home messages References Chapter 16: Reducing injury risk in young athletes Introduction Prevalent injuries Injury risk factors Screening and monitoring Reducing injury risk Key points References Chapter 17: Creating a holistic environment for young athletes Introduction Optimising training environments Motivating athletes Developing relationships with athletes: working together Working with the wider support network A case study in the holistic development of the youth athlete: Spartan Performance Key take-home messages Note References Index N2 - 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 ER -