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Athletic Fitness for Kids

Athletic Fitness for Kids

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ISBN

9781492537281, 1492537284

Authors

Scott B. Lancaster

Publishers

Human Kinetics

Publisher Date

January 1, 2008

Pages

167

Athletic Fitness for Kids presents a developmentally appropriate conditioning program designed to build complete physical fitness in young athletes while minimizing the risks of dropout, injury, and burnout. Using a fun, game-based, and self-directed approach, the program helps children develop essential athletic skills that transfer across multiple sports. Created by Scott Lancaster, founder and CEO of Youth Evolution Sports, and fitness adviser Radu Teodorescu, this evidence-informed system focuses on long-term athletic development, enjoyment, and lifelong participation in physical activity.

Key Features

  • A safe, age-appropriate conditioning program designed to reduce injury, burnout, and early sport dropout
  • Game-based activities that engage young athletes while building foundational athletic skills
  • Development of seven key sport skills: flexibility, coordination, balance, stamina, strength, speed, and agility
  • Drills, games, and exercises that transfer across multiple sports
  • Sport-specific drill suggestions for baseball, basketball, football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and more
  • Emphasis on self-directed learning and long-term athletic development
  • Designed to maximize athletic potential and promote lifelong fitness and sport participation
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