Part I. Introduction to Long-Term Athlete Development

Chapter 1. Long-Term Athlete Deveopment Model

Beginnings of LTAD

LTAD Model Explained

Sport for Life Philosophy

Framework for Working Together

Guide for Participating in Sport and Physical Activity

Tool for Change

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 2. Athletes With Disabilities

Sport for People With Disabilities

LTAD Stages for Athletes With Disabilities

Special Considerations

Supporting Athletes With Disabilities

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Part II. Key Factors in Long-Term Athlete Development

Chapter 3. Physical Literacy

Physical Literacy Definitions

Physical Literacy Development in Children

Appropriate Skill Development in Children

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 4. Specialization

Specialization Defined

Negative Consequences of Specializing Too Early

Positive Effects of Specialization at the Optimal Time

Optimal Time to Specialize

Specialization Groups

Sport-Specific Specialization Athlete Development Models

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 5. Age

Age Categories

Relative Age

Developmental Age

Measuring and Monitoring Growth

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 6. Trainability

Sensitive Periods of Trainability

Trainability of Stamina

Trainability of Strength

Trainability of Speed

Trainability of Skill

Trainability of Suppleness

Training and Competition During Puberty

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 7. Intellectual, Emotional, and Moral Development

Capacities

Interplay of Intellectual, Emotional and Moral Development

Physical Development

Intellectual Development

Emotional Development

Moral Development

Influence of Intellectual, Emotional, and Moral Development on LTAD

Learning Styles

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 8. Excellence Takes Time

Importance of Practice in Excellence

Importance of Multisport Participation and Free Play

Importance of the Physical, Cognitive, and Emotional Domains to Excellence

Perils of Premature Selection

Keys to Achieving Necessary Training Hours

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 9. Periodization

Periodization and LTAD

Components of Periodization

10-Step Approach to Creating an Annual Plan

Implementing the 10 Steps of an Annual Cycle

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 10. Competition

Competition and LTAD

Issues in Competition

Making Good Decisions

Training-to-Competition Ratios Through the Stages

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 11. Sport System Alignment and Integration

System Alignment From an Individual Perspective

System Alignment From a Sport Organization Perspective

System Alignment From a Sector Perspective

LTAD and S4L Implications for Policy Development

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 12. Continuous Improvement

Technology Changes

Paradigm Changes

Influencing Change

Actions for Continuous Improvement

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Part III. Stages of Long-Term Athlete Development

Chapter 13. Active Start

Active Start Importance

Physical Activity and the Brain

Critical and Sensitive Periods

Maturity and Body Movements

Appropriate Activities and Programs

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 14. Fundamentals

Evolution of Skills

Fundamental Movement Skills

Locomotor Skills in Varied Environments

Attaining All of the Fundamental Movement Skills

Learning and Teaching Fundamental Movement Skills

Key Training and Performance Characteristics

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 15. Learn to Train

Learn to Train Basics

Key Training and Performance Characteristics

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 16. Train to Train

Train to Train Basics

Key Training and Performance Characteristics

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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Chapter 17. Train to Compete

Train to Compete Basics

Key Training and Performance Characteristics

Summary

Questions for Reflection

Summary

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Chapter 18. Train to Win

Train to Win Basics

Key Training and Performance Characteristics

Summary

Questions for Reflection

Summary

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Chapter 19. Active for Life

Active for Life Basics

Importance of Active for Life

Competitive for Life Basics

Fit for Life Basics

Sport and Physical Activity Leaders

Summary

Questions for Reflection

References

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