Long-Term Athlete Development - Colin Higgs

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Auteur(s) : Colin Higgs - Istvan Balyi - Richard Way

Editeur : Human Kinetics Publishers

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/09/2013

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 296

Expédition : 1027

Dimensions : 28.7 x 21.5 x 2.7

ISBN : 9780736092180

Résumé :

Long-Term Athlete Development describes how to systematically develop sporting excellence and increase active participation in local, regional, and national sport organizations. This resource describes the long-term athlete development (LTAD) model, an approach to athlete-centered sport that combines skill instruction with long-term planning and an understanding of human development. By learning about LTAD, sport administrators and coaches will gain the knowledge and tools to enhance participation and improve performance and growth of athletes. This text offers the first in-depth and practical explanation of the LTAD model. Long-Term Athlete Development integrates current research on talent development and assessment into practice to help sport leaders plan athletic development across the life span or design detailed programs for a particular group, including those with physical and cognitive disabilities. Authors Balyi, Way, and Higgs-pioneers and veteran LTAD facilitators-critique current talent development models, discuss the limitations of the LTAD model, and demonstrate the benefits of LTAD as a new approach. By integrating knowledge of these models, readers are able to analyze their own programs and take steps to improve sport and coaching philosophies and reach adherence and performance goals. Explanations and visuals of concepts help readers understand the state of knowledge in talent identification and long-term athlete development. Chapter-opening vignettes offer examples of how the LTAD model can be used to alleviate common issues. Listings at the end of each chapter offer sources for further study, and reflection questions guide readers in applying the content. The text offers a logical presentation of current research: ? Key factors that guide and shape the LTAD model, such as physical literacy, the differences between early- and late-specialization sports, and variations in trainability across the life span ? Information on the time needed to develop excellence in sport and how periodization of training is related to the developmental stage of the athlete ? The seven stages of LTAD, from development of fundamental movement skills to training for elite competition and the transition to lifelong physical activity ? Considerations in the development of optimal programs for participants passing through each of the seven stages Long-Term Athlete Development is an essential guide to improving the quality of sport, developing high-performance athletes, and creating healthy, active citizens. It offers parents, coaches, and sport administrators a deeper understanding of the LTAD model, helping them create an enjoyable, developmentally appropriate environment for both competitive athletes and enthusiastic participants.

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Part I. Introduction to Long-Term Athlete DevelopmentChapter 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 To Learn More 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 To Learn More 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 To Learn More 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 To Learn More 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 To Learn More Chapter 12. Continuous Improvement Technology Changes Paradigm Changes Influencing Change Actions for Continuous Improvement Summary Questions for Reflection References To Learn More 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 Environ...

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