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Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 25 hours
  • Course by University of Florida
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About

In this course you will learn how to design the type of training that takes advantage of the plastic nature of the athlete’s body so you mold the right phenotype for a sport. We explore ways the muscular system can be designed to generate higher force and power and the type of training needed to mold the athlete's physical capacity so it meets the energy and biochemical demands of the sport. We also examine the cost of plasticity when it is carried beyond the ability of the body to adjust itself to meet the imposed training stresses. The cost of overextending plasticity comes in the form injuries and chronic fatigue. In essence, a coach can push the athlete’s body too far and it can fail. Upon completion of this course you will be able to assemble a scientifically sound annual training plan.

Modules

Course Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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  • Course Introduction

Course Preview

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Intro to Training Science
  • The Planning Process

Biology of Adaptation

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Biology of Adaptation

8 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Growth Versus Training
  • Homeostasis
  • Short Versus Long Term
  • Endocrine System and Homeostasis
  • General Adaptation Syndrome
  • GAS applied to training: Homeostatic Parameters
  • Key Points

Core Training Principles

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Core Training Principles

8 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Individualization
  • Specificity
  • Progression and Overload
  • Reversibility
  • Variability
  • Applications
  • Key Points

Training Stimulus

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Training Stimulus

8 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Terminology
  • Categories of Physiological Responses
  • Optimal Stimulus Timing
  • Before Super Compensation
  • Variables
  • Measuring Intensity
  • Key Points

Periodization

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Periodization theory

1 Discussions

  • Reflect on what you learned during week 1

6 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Applying GAS to Sports Training
  • Periodization Background
  • Periodized Training Plan
  • Load and Recovery Patterns
  • Key Points

Overview of this module

    • 1 Videos
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  • Overview of this module

Strength and power basic concepts

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Strength and power basic concepts

8 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Components
  • Terminology
  • Measurement
  • Muscle Action
  • Transfer of Strength and Power
  • Training Prescription
  • Key Points

Application of Specificity

    • 10 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Application of specificity

10 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Two Approaches
  • Relevant Muscle Groups
  • Movement Time and RFD
  • Type of Resistance
  • Movement Velocity
  • Force-Posture Interaction
  • Movement Direction
  • Estimating Rate of Force Development
  • Key Points

Peripheral Structure Adaptations

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Peripheral structure adaptations

9 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Muscle Structure Adaptations
  • How a Muscle Hypertrophies
  • Types of Muscle Fiber Hypertrophy
  • Stimulus for Muscle Hypertrophy
  • Fiber Type Hypertrophy
  • Absolute Versus Relative Strength
  • Physics of Strength and Weight
  • Key Points

Central Nervous System Adaptations

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Central strength adaptations

1 Discussions

  • Reflect on what you learned during week 2

6 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Inter-Muscular Coordination
  • Motor Unit Classification
  • Control of Muscle Force
  • Back to Inter-Muscular Coordination
  • Key Points

Optional: Time for a Break!

    • 1 Videos
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  • Visit a Modern Sports Performance Lab

Fatigue theories

    • 12 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Fatigue theories

12 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Definition of Fatigue
  • Field Influence
  • Cardiovascular Limitations
  • Energy Supply/Energy Depletion Model
  • Neuromuscular Fatigue Model
  • Muscle Trauma Model
  • Biomechanics Model
  • Thermoregulatory Model
  • Psychobiological Model
  • Central Governor Model
  • Key Points

Fatigue to Low Fuel Supplies

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Fatigue due to low fuel supplies

9 Videos

  • Introduction
  • PCR and Glycogen Use
  • Derivation of ATP
  • Changes During Recovery
  • Effect of Recovery
  • Single Bout Sprinting
  • Multiple Bout Sprinting
  • Recovery Rate Factors
  • Key Points

Fatigue Due to Acidity

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Fatigue due to acidity

6 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Key Points To Recall
  • Fiber Type and Lactate
  • How Blood Becomes Acidic
  • Lactate Transport Mechanism
  • Key Points

Fatigue Due to Temperature

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Fatigue due to temperature

1 Discussions

  • Reflect on what you learned during week 3

6 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Control Mechanisms
  • Heat Adaptation
  • Training Safely
  • Exposure to Cold
  • Key Points

Endocrine system basics

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Endocrine system basics

9 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Anatomical parts
  • Hormone action
  • Hormone categories
  • How hormones works
  • Testosterone
  • Human growth hormone
  • Training effect on human growth hormone
  • Key points

Autonomic nervous system

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Autonomic nervous system

9 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Nervous system components
  • Dual innervation
  • Reciprocal effect
  • The vagus nerve
  • Heart control evolution
  • How the engine works
  • Respiratory sinus arrhythmia
  • Key points

Fundamentals of overtraining

    • 10 Videos
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  • Fundamentals of overtraining

10 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Training continuum
  • Different perspective
  • Symptoms
  • Self-monitoring questions
  • Neurological overtraining
  • Overtraining the heart
  • Overtraining the musculoskeletal system
  • Concluding comments
  • Key points

Heart rate and overtraining

    • 9 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Heart rate and overtraining

9 Videos

  • Introduction
  • When low heart rate makes no sense
  • Stress and stress response
  • Effect of fatigue on heart rate
  • Sympathetic overtraining
  • How the sympathetic nervous system fatigues
  • Parasympathetic overtraining
  • Things you can do
  • Key points

Monitoring overtraining states

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Monitoring overtraining states

1 Discussions

  • Reflect on what you learned during week 4

6 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Measuring heart rate
  • Heart rate variability
  • Ask questions
  • Summary comments
  • Key points

Managing training effects

    • 6 Videos
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  • Managing training effects

6 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Generalized training effect
  • Residual training effects
  • The Problem with Super Compensation Theory
  • Fitness-fatigue theory
  • Key points

Tapering and training load quantification

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Tapering and training load

7 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Quantifying Training Loads
  • TRaining IMPulse TRIMP
  • TRIMP Zone Method
  • Tapering Fundamentals
  • Taper Types
  • Key points

How to assemble the yearly plan

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Annual training plan

1 Discussions

  • Reflect on what you learned during week 5

7 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Preliminary background
  • Step 1: Season and competition dates
  • Step 2: Establish training blocks
  • Step 3: Training content categories
  • Step 4: Add training content
  • Key points

Peer Review

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Peer Review Assignment

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"Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2" focuses on designing training programs that optimize the physical development of young athletes. Led by Coursera, this professional-level course delves into muscle system enhancement, energy demands, and the risks of overtraining. With a duration of 1500 minutes, learners will gain the skills to create effective annual training plans. Subscription options include Starter and Professional, catering to those in personal development and coaching.

Dr. Chris Brooks
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Dr. Chris Brooks