Executive Development Programme in Youth Strength & Conditioning
-- viewing nowThe Executive Development Programme in Youth Strength & Conditioning is a comprehensive certificate course designed to meet the growing industry demand for qualified professionals in this field. This programme emphasizes the importance of a scientific and practical approach to youth strength and conditioning, ensuring learners understand how to optimize athletic performance while minimizing the risk of injury in young athletes.
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• Youth Strength & Conditioning Fundamentals: An introduction to the basic principles and best practices for strength and conditioning training in young athletes. This unit will cover topics such as anatomical and physiological differences in children and adolescents, long-term athletic development, and safe exercise techniques.
• Assessing Young Athletes: This unit will focus on the importance of conducting thorough assessments of young athletes before beginning a strength and conditioning program. Participants will learn how to conduct movement screens, functional assessments, and performance tests to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Designing Youth Strength & Conditioning Programs: In this unit, participants will learn how to design effective strength and conditioning programs for young athletes. Topics will include periodization, exercise selection, volume and intensity guidelines, and progression strategies.
• Training the Energy Systems: This unit will cover the three energy systems used in sport – the aerobic, anaerobic lactic, and anaerobic alactic systems – and how to train them in young athletes. Participants will learn about different training methods, such as interval training and steady-state cardio, and how to integrate them into a comprehensive strength and conditioning program.
• Plyometrics & Speed Training: This unit will focus on the benefits of plyometric and speed training for young athletes. Participants will learn about different types of plyometric exercises, such as jumping and bounding, and how to design safe and effective speed training programs.
• Resistance Training for Young Athletes: This unit will cover the benefits and risks of resistance training for young athletes. Participants will learn about different resistance training methods, such as free weights, machines, and bodyweight exercises, and how to design safe and effective programs for young athletes.
• Nutrition for Young Athletes: In this unit, participants will learn about the importance of proper nutrition for young athletes. Topics will include macronutrient and micronutrient needs, pre- and post-exercise nutrition, and hy
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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