L11 - Prescription for Young Athletes

Question 1

Define training age:

Answer 1

number of years an athlete has been in a formalised training program

Question 2

Define relative age effect:

Answer 2

Overall difference in age between individuals within each age group, which may result in significant differences in performance

Question 3

There can be up to a ____ difference in maturational age

Answer 3

3yr

Question 4

Which organisation aims to enhance the physical abilities of children throughout childhood and adolescence to maximise athletic success at an adult age?

Answer 4

Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD)

Question 5

What is an issue with talent identification?

• bias
• focus on choosing between all ages

Answer 5

• bias

Question 6

What is ‘unstructured play’ in children most important for?

• fun
• relaxing
• gross motor skill development
• awareness development

Answer 6

• gross motor skill development

Question 7

Plyometrics improves 3 things mainly:

Answer 7

• neuromuscular control
• CNS adaptations
• coordination patterns

Question 8

What plyometric drills should be avoided in pre-pubescent children?

• High-intensity, lower body drills such as depth jumps
• All plyometrics
• Single plyometric drills such as jumping
• Upper body power moves

Answer 8

• High-intensity, lower body drills such as depth jumps

Question 9

2 key components for agility training are:

Answer 9

• change of direction speed (CODS)

- cognitive function

Question 10

Between what ages is the critical period for flexibility development?

Answer 10

5-11years