Long-Term Athlete Development
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (763 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0736092188 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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"LTAD 10 stars, this book only 2!" according to Dalibor Veber. When I was introduced to the LTAD concept for the first time, I was impressed, I knew instantly and intuitively that this is the right way to go. It is the Zeitgeist movement of sport! Money and fame are secondary, irrelevant, health, wellbeing and full development of human potentials. T Hutch said Too much political opinion. This book had a lot of good ideas for when to begin different aspects of training, but it did become political although that is completely irrelevant to the main topic of the book.. "A must read for Coaches, Physical Educators, parents and sports people" according to Sudsy. A well thorough discussion of Long Term Athlete Development with rationale, practical examples and relevant issues offered that are facing the sport. Some of the theory lacks peer reviewed evidence but as the author(s) suggests, where the model lacks evidence they attempt to be "rough
He received his advanced diploma in coaching in 2005 from the National Coaching Institute. In 2013 Higgs was the inaugural recipient of the International Paralympic Committee’s Sport Science Awards and also received the Queen’s 60th Jubilee Medal for community service to Canada in support of reducing physical inactivity. He was also the director of sport for Va
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 learning about LTAD, sport administrators and coaches will gain the knowledge and tools to enhance participation and improve performance and growth of athletes. 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. The text offers a logical presentation
As human beings, we only have one body so we need to treat it well. This book brings fresh ideas to the practice of sport and truly represents thinking outside the box. Too many athletes leave sport with long-term injuries and a record of underperformance. “An indispensable guide for any coach or parent concerned with making sport healthier and more ethical. Thus, long-term athlete development is consistent with the goals of North American initiatives—Sport Canada, the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition.”CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries. The ideas in this book can chang