The Science of Training Young Athletes
Seventy percent of kids drop out of sports before their high school graduation. Only 15% leave because they feel they are not good enough. Almost 70% leave because they were not having fun, or due to problems with the coach. Injuries cause 30% to give up sports. This course is packed full of practical sports science information that provide youth coaches and parents with the practical pediatric sports science insights to successfully retain young athletes and develop their sport potential while avoiding injury and overtraining.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 19 hours
- Course by University of Florida
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Seventy percent of kids drop out of sports before their high school graduation. Only 15% leave because they feel they are not good enough. Almost 70% leave because they were not having fun, or due to problems with the coach. Injuries cause 30% to give up sports. This course is packed full of practical sports science information that provide youth coaches and parents with the practical pediatric sports science insights to successfully retain young athletes and develop their sport potential while avoiding injury and overtraining. We begin by examining the multidimensional nature of coaching, the relevant sport motor performance abilities, the impact of growth and development on motor skills, the gene versus practice controversy, and briefly overview the body structures strengthened through training. Then we explore the athlete's energy supply, where this energy comes from, and how it matures along with the athlete. Finally, we examine the development of strength, power, anaerobic capacity, coordination and flexibility through the life span. The optional text manual for this course is available at: http://www.learnitez.com/HighPerformanceScience/manuals/Modules
Lesson 1: Introduction to high performance coaching
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- Quiz 1
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- Introduce Yourself
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- Course Introduction
- Part 1 - Introduction to high performance coaching
- Part 2 - How many kids play sports?
- Part 3 - Why do kids play sports?
- Part 4 - How we gain knowledge
- Part 5 - The performance components
- Part 6 - The competitive performance
- Part 7- Key points of high performance coaching
Lesson 2: Motor performance abilities
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- Quiz 2
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- Part 1 - Introduction to motor performance abilities
- Part 2 - Designing physical work capacity
- Part 3 - Five components of motor performance
- Part 4a - Sport-specific motor abilities
- Part 4b - Sport-specific motor abilities
- Part 4c - Sport-specific motor abilities
- Part 5 - Key points of motor performance abilities
Lesson 3: Growth and maturation
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- Quiz 3
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- Week 1 Discussion
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- Part 1 - Introduction to growth and maturation
- Part 2 - Growth vs. maturation
- Part 3 - Gender and puberty
- Neurological Development
- Thermoregulation and Cardiovascular
- Ventilation
- Part 5- Key points of growth and maturation
- Additional Insights: Educational Opportunities of Sport Organizations (Terry Crawford)
Lesson 1: Critical training periods
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- Quiz 4
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- Part 1 - Introduction to critical training periods
- Part 2 - Ontogeny
- Part 3 - Development and environment
- Part 4 - Motor circuitry development
- Part 5 - Periods of accelerated growth
- Part 6 - Key points of critical training periods
Lesson 2: Long term athlete development
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- Quiz 5
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- Part 1 - Introduction to long term athlete development
- Part 2 - Four implicit principles
- Part 3 - Physical literacy
- Part 4 - Training approaches
- Part 5 - Key points of long term athlete development
Additional Insights
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- Dr. Mike Sagas Introduction
- Sampling
- Benefits of early sampling
- What is deliberate play?
Lesson 3: Factors affecting potential
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- Quiz 6
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- Week 2 Discussion
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- Part 1 - Introduction to factors affecting potential
- Part 2 - Genotype vs. phenotype
- Part 3 - Genetic ceiling effect
- Part 4 - Why the body's systems adapt
- Part 5 - Key points of factors affecting potential
Lesson 1: Body structures important for performance
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- Quiz 7
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- Part 1 - Introduction to important body structures
- Part 2 - Skeletal and muscular system
- Part 3 - Nervous system
- Part 4 - Respiratory system
- Part 5 - Cardiovascular system
- Part 6 - Key points of important body structures
Lesson 2: The athlete's energy supply
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- Quiz 8
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- Part 1 - Introduction to energy supply
- Part 2 - ATP structure and recharging
- Part 3 - Creatine phosphate (CP) mechanism
- Part 4 - Fast glycolysis
- Part 5 - Aerobic energy system
- Part 6 - How mitochondria work
- Part 7 - Key points of energy supply
Lesson 3: Energy system fuels and diet
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- Quiz 9
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- Week 3 Discussion
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- Part 1 - Introduction to energy system fuels and diet
- Part 2 - Nutrient processing
- Part 3 - Role of vitamins and minerals
- Part 4 - Nutritional concerns
- Part 5 - Key points of energy system fuels and diet
Lesson 1: Aerobic capacity
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- Quiz 10
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- Part 1 - Introduction to aerobic capacity
- Part 2 - The VO2max test
- Part 3 - Comparing the VO2max of athletes
- Part 4 - Aerobic capacity of young athletes
- Part 5 - Relative VO2max of trained vs untrained children
- Part 6 - The child's economy
- Part 7 - Key points of aerobic capacity
Lesson 2: Strength
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- Quiz 11
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- Part 1- Introduction to strength
- Part 2 - Gender strength differences
- Part 3 - Trainability of strength
- Part 4 - Strength adaptation and training safety
- Part 5 - Key points of strength
Lesson 3: Physiology of strength and power
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- Quiz 12
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- Part 1 - Introduction to the physiology of strength and power
- Part 2 - Muscle components affecting strength and power
- Part 3 - Intrinsic sensors
- Part 4 - Stretch-shortening cycle
- Part 5 - Strength and muscle fiber type
- Part 6 - Key points of the physiology of strength
Lesson 4: Anaerobic capacity
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- Quiz 13
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- Week 4 Discussion
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- Part 1 - Introduction to anaerobic capacity
- Part 2 - Effect of gender and age
- Part 3 - Explaining development of anaerobic performance
- Part 4 - Sport performance insights
- Part 5 - Key points of anaerobic capacity
Peer Reviewed Assignment
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- Coaching Issues
Lesson 1: Coordination
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- Quiz 14
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- Part 1 - Introduction to coordination
- Part 2 - Brain motor control areas
- Part 3 - Coordinating variables
- Part 4 - Optimal sequential timing
- Part 5 - Soccer example of coordination & control
- Part 6 - Learning control
- Part 7 - Key points of coordination
Lesson 2: Flexibility
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- Quiz 15
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- Week 5 Discussion
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- Part 1 - Introduction to flexibility
- Part 2 - Range of motion strategies
- Part 3 - Children and flexibility
- Part 4 - Varieties of stretching
- Part 5 - Effect of stretching on a muscle
- Part 6 - Position statement
- Part 7 - Key points of flexibility
Supplemental Lectures: Strengthen your insights
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- Psychology 1 - Acquiring expertise (Dr. Mark Williams)
- Psychology 2 - Talent identification and development (Dr. Mark Williams)
- Psychology 3 - Perceptual and Cognitive Expertise (Dr. Mark Williams)
Never stop learning: More about UF Sports Management
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- Dean Reid Introduction
- Dr. Mike Sagas: Sports Management Overview
- Sports Management Faculty Introductions
- Dr. Tom Livengood
Auto Summary
"The Science of Training Young Athletes" is an insightful course designed for those interested in personal development, particularly in nurturing young sports talent. This course addresses a critical issue: the high dropout rate of young athletes from sports before they finish high school, often due to lack of enjoyment, coaching issues, and injuries. Led by Coursera, this foundational course delves into the intricacies of pediatric sports science, offering practical advice for youth coaches and parents. It covers a range of topics essential for retaining young athletes and fostering their development while preventing injury and overtraining. The curriculum begins by exploring the multifaceted nature of coaching, essential motor performance abilities, and the impact of growth and development on these skills. It also touches upon the debate of genetics versus practice and provides a brief overview of the body structures that are strengthened through training. Furthermore, the course examines how an athlete's energy supply evolves, the sources of this energy, and its maturation process. It also focuses on the progression of critical physical attributes such as strength, power, anaerobic capacity, coordination, and flexibility throughout different life stages. With a duration of 1140 minutes, this course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter, Professional, and Paid plans, making it accessible to a wide audience. Whether you are a coach, parent, or someone passionate about youth sports, this course equips you with the knowledge to enhance young athletes' sporting experiences and development. An optional text manual is available for those who wish to supplement their learning.
Dr. Chris Brooks