NSCA Position Statement on Long-Term Athletic Development
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June 2017
The official position statement of the NSCA on long-term athletic development.
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Essential Reading
There has recently been a growing interest in long-term athletic development for youth. Because of their unique physical, psychological, and social differences, children and adolescents should engage in appropriately prescribed exercise programs that promote physical development to prevent injury and enhance fitness behaviors that can be retained later in life. All youth should engage in regular physical activity and thus should be viewed as “athletes” and afforded the opportunity to enhance athleticism in an individualized, holistic, and child-centered manner.
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View a related video of President of the NSCA, Dr. Greg Haff, discussing the NSCA's position statement on Long-Term Athletic Development. The Bridge: Long-Term Athletic Development with Dr. Greg Haff
References
Rhodri S. Lloyd, John B. Cronin, Avery D. Faigenbaum, G. Gregory Haff, Rick Howard, William J. Kraemer, Lyle J. Micheli, Gregory D. Myer, and Jon L. Oliver
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Volume 30, Number 6, June 2016
