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Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Science of Training Young Athletes by University of Florida

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About the Course

Seventy percent of kids drop out of sports before their high school graduation. Only 15% leave because they feel they are not good enough. Almost 70% leave because they were not having fun, or due to problems with the coach. Injuries cause 30% to give up sports. This course is packed full of practical sports science information that provide youth coaches and parents with the practical pediatric sports science insights to successfully retain young athletes and develop their sport potential while avoiding injury and overtraining. We begin by examining the multidimensional nature of coaching, the relevant sport motor performance abilities, the impact of growth and development on motor skills, the gene versus practice controversy, and briefly overview the body structures strengthened through training. Then we explore the athlete's energy supply, where this energy comes from, and how it matures along with the athlete. Finally, we examine the development of strength, power, anaerobic capacity, coordination and flexibility through the life span. The optional text manual for this course is available at: http://www.learnitez.com/HighPerformanceScience/manuals/...

Top reviews

BD

May 27, 2017

Great base to build on. Filled in my gaps with regards to physical/physiological development of young athletes. For me it is a great addition to the English FA Level 1 and 2 football coaching course.

RM

Dec 7, 2020

This course was very helpful in how we can train our athletes and the factors that may hinder their performances especially when they transition from pre-teenage years to post-teenage years.

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By Kelly B G

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Sep 17, 2022

This was an excellent course for people who work with both youth and adult athletes. Solid science. Excellent lecturer. Really glad I took this.

By Benji B

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May 27, 2016

Excellent course!

Will use information to help my general health & wellness.

Also highly recommend to any athlete, coach or anyone engaged in fitness.

By Pedro M

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Aug 9, 2020

It's a great training program. You will change your mind about training and coaching young athletes, and your techniques and methods will improve

By Farhang H G

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Dec 10, 2022

if you are interested in the science of training athletes this course could be the best choice.

I am extremely grateful to you "Dr. Chris Brooks"

By Khaled M

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May 4, 2020

an amazing course helps everyone to understand the main topic of sports coaching, how to start your coaching journey, and how to be a good coach.

By Carmen P

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Feb 5, 2020

A good re-introduction to a lot of concepts I learned in university. It's time to apply them again (20+ years later) to my coaching activities.

By Darragh C

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May 11, 2018

This course gives great insight into the training of Young Athletes and has been a great help to me as both a Rugby Coach and Personal Trainer

By Olatunde G O

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Mar 27, 2020

An in-depth view of the course in the areas of body, muscle and cell chemistry as it affects an athlete's performance was deeply addressed.

By serah m

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Feb 15, 2021

This course really helped me gain insight on many aspects that i previously was unaware of. I'm glad I chose to do this course. Tank you!

By Alessandro B

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Apr 13, 2020

Corso davvero interessante. L'insegnante è chiara e completa nelle sue spiegazioni. Ha aggiunto diverse conoscenze pratiche al mio lavoro.

By Prem N

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Jun 19, 2018

This course provided me with a great insights, as well as helped me review and refresh what I have learnt during my undergraduate studies.

By JOSE L S G

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Feb 3, 2021

Una preparación teórica excelente, con el fin de conocer mejor al momento de planificar, periodizar y evaluar a nuestros atletas jovenes.

By Magdalena C

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Jul 24, 2022

Curso muy completo y entendible, con información muy valiosa. Los temas estan divididos de forma adecuada y es muy digerible, me encantó

By Kish E F

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Oct 5, 2022

excellent course. but personally I did not have enough information on pedagogical issues, such as discipline, games, child psychology

By Rob M

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Feb 22, 2018

Enjoyed this course and picked up quite a few good points. Highly recommended for new coaches or people involved with youth sports.

By Neil M

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Dec 2, 2016

A lot of hard work but this was exactly what I was looking for. A science-based approach with practical application to my coaching.

By Anna S

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Nov 4, 2022

Well-presented, interesting and useful course. Currently I am learning part 2 and always happy to open next chapter, next video.

By Nimish K

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Jan 8, 2021

Extremely informative!!

This course is so helpful at beginner level. Helps to build strong foundation for training young athletes.

By sunder v k

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Feb 19, 2018

this course gives very useful information about how to train the athlete in a right way. the languge is simple and understandable

By Maria F P D

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Jun 1, 2020

I’d like to a second part of Practice course about the youth training to specific sports, like figure skating and others sports

By Gabriel M N G

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Nov 10, 2019

Very good! I learned a lot, it helped me with university and it provided me with great knowledge that will help me in my career.

By AYNÄ°ÅžAH A

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Mar 9, 2023

It was a very nice and instructive program, I think every athlete should take this course. Thank you so much for everything🥰

By Egor P

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Jan 10, 2021

Thank you for such a usefull knowledge. I work as a personal coach for years and appreciate all the lessons you gave me here

By Leonardo B

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Jun 25, 2016

The great course. I hope that prof. Brook we continue her work. She is excellent teacher. I am awaiting for here new course.

By Purwaningrum R

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May 27, 2021

Great insights on current high performance sport philosophies and development. Highly recommended for all sport coaches.