| 168 | Tuesday, April 25, 2006 |
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| 1:00 PM-5:00 PM | Convention Center:Ballroom AC |
| NASPE/Youth Sports Coalition |
endorsed by Coaches Council, Council of Physical Education for Children, Middle and Secondary School Physical Education Council |
| Youth Strength Training: Concepts, Guidelines, and Recommendations for Children and Adolescents |
| This workshop will discuss the appropriateness of strength training for children and adolescents among community, sports, and physical education programs. Topics include the risks and benefits of strength training, dealing with controversial issues, the influence of growth and maturation, determining readiness, selection of developmentally appropriate exercises, preparing effective physical education strength training units, and strength training recommendations and guidelines for children and adolescents. |
Keyword(s): athletics/sports, exercise/fitness, youth sports
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Speakers: |
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Resistance Training: Growth, Maturation, and Developmental Considerations for Youth
Anthony Moreno, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI |
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Strength Training Children and Adolescents - Guidelines and Recommendations
Pat R. Vehrs, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT |
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