Functional Training for Sports

Functional Training for Young Athletes: The Complete Package

Functional training is essential for young athletes to develop the skills and strength needed for optimal sports performance. This package provides everything you need to safely and effectively condition young athletes while supporting their overall growth and development.

What’s Included in the Functional Training Package

• Training and Conditioning Young Athletes, Second Edition (ebook)
• Online Study Guide
• Continuing Education Exam for certification

The key text, Training and Conditioning Young Athletes, Second Edition, authored by world-renowned exercise scientist Tudor O. Bompa and co-author Sorin O. Sarandan, outlines a comprehensive approach to improving athletic performance in youth without compromising their physical development.

Scientifically Backed Functional Training Programs

This resource offers science-based training protocols for enhancing strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility, and endurance in young athletes. The book features more than 200 resistance and conditioning exercises tailored to the six developmental stages of youth training. These exercises are carefully designed to consider factors such as age, motor skills, and gender-specific needs.

Injury Prevention and Athlete Health

A major focus of the package is reducing injury risk, a critical aspect when training young athletes. The book offers clear recommendations for designing programs that prioritize athlete health, along with practical nutrition advice to ensure young athletes are properly fueled for both training and competition. The nutrition section includes meal plans and recipes that support long-term athletic development.

Understanding Energy Systems for Functional Training

To create effective functional training programs, understanding how the body’s energy systems operate is crucial. The book provides an in-depth analysis of energy system utilization across 13 different sports. This insight helps trainers develop sport-specific and age-appropriate training strategies that focus on the unique demands of each sport.

Comprehensive Study Guide and Exam

The included study guide contains interactive learning activities designed to prepare you for the online continuing education exam. After passing the exam, you will earn a certificate for continuing education credits, helping you stay ahead in your professional development as a fitness or conditioning expert.

Key Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will learn how to:

Design Effective Functional Training Programs for Young Athletes

• Apply scientifically proven training guidelines to condition young athletes for optimal performance.
• Structure workouts that build strength, speed, agility, and endurance, all while ensuring long-term growth and development.

Tailor Training to Developmental Stages

• Recognize the three key developmental stages of youth and design programs that meet their physical and motor development needs.
• Implement training plans that cater to different age groups, considering gender-specific needs.

Enhance Functional Training with Nutrition and Periodization

• Provide evidence-based nutritional advice and periodization techniques to keep young athletes healthy and competitive.
• Plan meal strategies to ensure proper fueling for both training and competition.

 Dispel Common Myths About Youth Training

• Address misconceptions related to youth training techniques and equipment to ensure safe and effective training for young athletes.

Audience

This package is ideal for personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and other certified fitness professionals working with young athletes who want to enhance their skills in functional training. Whether you’re new to youth training or seeking to advance your knowledge, this course provides the tools to design comprehensive training programs that will benefit young athletes across various sports.