November 3, 2023

The Impact of Adolescent Development on Fitness and Conditioning Age

Episode 3

Dr. Rick Howard, an Assistant Professor, Coaching Minor Advisor, and Sports Performance Coordinator at West Chester University comes to us today from the youth sports landscape of including muscle strength and motor skills along the developmental continuum. We have an outstanding show for you today shining a spotlight on a very important topic of developmentally appropriate youth sports informed by long-term athletic development and the impact of adolescent development on fitness and conditioning age and stage. So, let’s jump right in!

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Additional resources:

The Impact of Adolescent Development on Fitness & Conditioning Age and Stage | Downloadable Handout
Youth Fitness Specialist | Online Course
ACSM’s Essentials of Youth Fitness | Book
The United States Center for Coaching Excellence | Downloadable Handout, Partner Spotlight

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