Training and Conditioning Young Athletes 2nd Edition Online CE Course Without Book Hot on Sale

This package includes the following:

• Online study guide
• Online continuing education exam

This study guide reinforces the content from the book Training and Conditioning Young Athletes, Second Edition (which is not included with this package). It helps you prepare for the 75-question exam that tests your understanding of the concepts presented.

Once you pass the exam, you can print a certificate for continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives

• Explain training guidelines for conditioning young athletes and how to apply them in designing effective training programs.
• Identify the three developmental stages of youth and explain how to design appropriate athletic training for all youth sport participants.
• Outline a variety of training exercises and activities to develop flexibility, speed, agility and quickness, strength and power, and endurance.
• Design effective youth sport training programs to meet specific goals for a variety of sports and for general fitness.
• Create positive experiences for young athletes in organized competitive sports.
• Describe proper nutrition for young athletes.
• Dispute popular myths regarding training methods and equipment often promoted to young athletes, coaches, and parents.
• Develop appropriate periodized training plans for specific sports based on the age and developmental abilities of the athlete.
• Differentiate between the energy systems of the body and create training programs that are specific to the demands of the sport and position.
• Explain how to incorporate agility and flexibility components into a well-rounded program.

Audience

Personal trainers, strength and conditioning professionals, and other certified fitness professionals who work with young athletes.