ltad model Flashcards
1
Q
what is the LTAD model?
A
a seven-stage, training, competition, and recovery pathway guiding an individual’s experience in sport and physical activity from infancy through all phases of adulthood
2
Q
what is early sport specialization?
A
a young child playing only one sport all year long
3
Q
why is early sport specialization bad?
A
can lead to burnout, overuse injuries, lack of transferable skills
4
Q
why is later specialization good?
A
socialization, different roles on a team, having multiple coaches in different contexts
