Chapter 4: Fitness Assessment For Youth
Learn the importance of subjective and objective assessments for youth and understand the special considerations for test administration in youth.
Chapter 5: Youth Flexibility Guidelines
After completing this chapter, you will understand the general guidelines, options, and rationale behind flexibility for youth.
Chapter 6: Cardiorespiratory Training For Youth
Understand the rationale behind and the training guidelines for cardiorespiratory for youth. Additionally, be able to develop fun cardiorespiratory training programmes for the youth!
Chapter 7: Core and Balance Training Guidelines For Youth
Find out about the importance of core and balance training for youth and be able to determine the appropriate core and balance exercises according to the OPT model.
Chapter 8: Plyometric, Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training for Youth
Learn about the importance of plyometric and speed, agility, and quickness training (SAQ) for youth and be able to determine thee appropriate exercises to incorporate into a youth programme based on the OPT model.
Chapter 9: Resistance Training For Youth
Familiarize yourself with the benefits of youth resistance training, dispel myths about the safety of youth engaging in resistance training, understand general resistance training guidelines for youth, and be able to design and implement a safe, effective, and progressive resistance training programme for youth.