Chapter 14 Flashcards
What does the LTAD model do?
Ensures potential athletes to be the best they can be
Ensure a systematic development approach for athletes
Ensure competition at a junior level is not overemphasised
What is the philosophy of the LTAD model as dev looted by Baylivin 2001?
Retaining athletes for life
Matching desire of a performer to an appropriate training environment
Which should lead to increased retention and success
Establishing a clear development route for athletes
What are the 6 stages of the LTAD model?
FUNdamentals Learning to train Training to train Training to compete Training to win Active for life
Describe the FUNdamentals stage of LTAD
Basic movement skills introduced
Generic skills
Fun and motivational environment
Keeping children aged 6-9 with a positive attitude to sport and physical activity
Describe the learning to train stage of LTAD
Sport specific skills learnt
Basics of FUNdamentals continued
Training tailored to maturation stage (8-12y)
Players perform in modified games
Describe the training to train stage of LTAD
Fitness is developed
Development of sport specific movement skills
Increased range and knowledge of sport specific skills
Coaches encouraged to monitor players in this stage (11-16y)
Describe the training to compete stage of LTAD
Fitness preparation optimised
High volume and intensity of training sessions
Sport specific skills developed including tactics
Training specific to each performer
Players learn to analyse their own and others performance
Describe the training to win stage of LTAD
Event specific preparation maximised
High intensity and volume of training
Experience in international/high level competition
Describe the active for life stage of LTAD
Players encouraged to remain in their sport after retirement
Athletes may change sports
Retention could be achieved through coaching or officiating
Athletes provided with opportunities to participate after their career
Movement away from competition, towards recreation
