STRENGTH TRAINING FOR YOUNG ATHLETES Lois Webb 12 Grade Presentation

Some Benefits of ST Muscular strength Muscular strength Increase motor learning abilities Increase motor learning abilities Help in the process of sport preparation Help in the process of sport preparation Prevention of injury in high school athletes Prevention of injury in high school athletes

Some other benefits include Improve physical performances Enhance physiological functions Develop positive characteristics by giving adolescents confidence in their physical development and performance

One classic myth is that one can become muscle-bound or slower as a result of resistance training. One classic myth is that one can become muscle-bound or slower as a result of resistance training. Marketing strategies that promote myths of achieving fitness in six weeks. Marketing strategies that promote myths of achieving fitness in six weeks.

Or that all you need to do is one set of exercises. Or that all you need to do is one set of exercises. Or that using free weights produce more injuries. Or that using free weights produce more injuries.

In 1979 the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) reported that more than half of the 35,512 weightlifting injuries requiring emergency room treatment involved 10-to 19-year- olds. In 1979 the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) reported that more than half of the 35,512 weightlifting injuries requiring emergency room treatment involved 10-to 19-year- olds.

In 1987 it revealed that 8,590 children ages 10 to 14 visited emergency rooms because of so-called weightlifting-related injuries. In 1987 it revealed that 8,590 children ages 10 to 14 visited emergency rooms because of so-called weightlifting-related injuries.

The most common resistance-training injuries in the NEISS reports are sprains and strains. The most common resistance-training injuries in the NEISS reports are sprains and strains.

Maturation Maturation –Physical size –Bone maturity –Neuromuscular maturity –Reproduction maturity –Emotional maturity

Psychological growth is important because it interacts with a variety of training process factors. Psychological growth is important because it interacts with a variety of training process factors. –Proper interest –Attention span –Attitude

The psychological development of a child influences the type of activities that he/she perform safely and effectively. The psychological development of a child influences the type of activities that he/she perform safely and effectively. Dictates how much immediate supervision will be needed for various lifts and training methods. Dictates how much immediate supervision will be needed for various lifts and training methods.

Proper teaching progressions, supervision of progress, and positive motivation of the child are important aspects of an exercise- training program. Proper teaching progressions, supervision of progress, and positive motivation of the child are important aspects of an exercise- training program.

Increased strength of specific muscle groups Increased strength of specific muscle groups Increased power of specific muscle groups Increased power of specific muscle groups Increased local muscular endurance of specific muscle groups Increased local muscular endurance of specific muscle groups Increased motor performance (ability to jump, run, or throw) Increased motor performance (ability to jump, run, or throw) Increased total-body mass (age dependent) Increased total-body mass (age dependent)

Increased muscle hypertrophy (age dependent) Decreased body fat Increased self-confidence Improved sport performance

Know proper spotting technique. Know proper spotting technique. Be sure you are strong enough to assist the lifter with the resistance he/she is using. Be sure you are strong enough to assist the lifter with the resistance he/she is using. Know how many repetitions the lifter intends to do. Know how many repetitions the lifter intends to do. Be attentive to the lifter at all times. Be attentive to the lifter at all times. Know the plan of action if a serious injury occurs. Know the plan of action if a serious injury occurs.

Understanding the exercise movements Understanding the exercise movements Spotting techniques Spotting techniques Use of collars with free weights Use of collars with free weights Proper grips Proper grips Properly adjusting machines to fit a lifter Properly adjusting machines to fit a lifter

Knowing how and when to make changes in the resistance used. Knowing how and when to make changes in the resistance used. Correct breathing techniques. Correct breathing techniques. Giving lifters feedback concerning their techniques. Giving lifters feedback concerning their techniques. Choosing exercises that promote symmetrical muscular development. Choosing exercises that promote symmetrical muscular development.

Choosing a Health Club Choosing a Health Club Selecting a Training Facility Selecting a Training Facility Selecting a Supervisor Selecting a Supervisor

Ensuring facility safety Ensuring facility safety Equipment Modification and Availability Equipment Modification and Availability Facility Availability Facility Availability

Maintaining Equipment Maintaining Equipment –Cleaning and Disinfecting –Lubricating –Maintaining Upholstery –Protecting the Floor

Weight Room Tool Kit Weight Room Tool Kit Space Availability Space Availability Time Availability Time Availability

Credits 1. Clip Art 2. Fleck, Steven J., and Kraemer, William J. Strength Training for Young Athletes. Strength Training for Young Athletes.