Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Physical Growth and Maturation From infancy to adolescence, children undergo substantial changes in skeletal structure, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory capacity, and coordination. As children grow older, this conditional approval can encourage a cycle of anxiety and fear of failure. Must perform, must impress.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 5, 2025

Arnold (1979) seemed to recognise this as while describing three types of knowledge for physical education he emphasised the preeminance of the development of student movement competency (skill).

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The 5 components of physical fitness are often recognized as: 1. Cardiovascular Endurance: This refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during sustained physical activity. For example, nothing kills more Americans than heart disease and stroke.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Chronic Injuries: Otherwise known as overuse injuries, these typically result from repetitive stress or prolonged exposure to specific movements or activities. Effect on Bone Because bone is a living tissue, it can remodel and adapt to the physical stresses imposed on it. Read more here on strength and conditioning programming.

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Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The sport requires constant running, cutting, and kicking, which can lead to stress fractures, shin splints, and chronic conditions like patellar tendinitis (commonly known as "jumper's knee"). This includes balancing practice time, game participation, and other physical activities to avoid excessive strain on the body.

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