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Overview
The Science of Training Young Athletes course is offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Florida.
Seventy percent of kids drop out of sports before their high school graduation. Only 15% leave because they feel they are not good enough. Almost 70% leave because they were not having fun, or due to problems with the coach. Injuries cause 30% to give up sports.
Key facts
- The course begins by examining the multidimensional nature of coaching, the relevant sport motor performance abilities, the impact of growth and development on motor skills, the gene versus practice controversy, and briefly overview the body structures strengthened through training.
- Then we explore the athlete's energy supply, where this energy comes from, and how it matures along with the athlete.
- Finally, we examine the development of strength, power, anaerobic capacity, coordination and flexibility through the life span.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Strategies for maximizing the athlete’s potential
- How the body works
- Enhancing the athlete’s physical work capacity
- Enhancing the fluidity of movement
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 100 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- No prior experience required
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
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Funding
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