The Science of Training Young Athletes, Certificate | Part time online | Coursera | United States
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About

The Science of Training Young Athletes offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Florida is packed full of practical sports science information that provide youth coaches and parents with the practical pediatric sports science insights to successfully retain young athletes and develop their sport potential while avoiding injury and overtraining.

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Overview

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. 

The Science of Training Young Athletes  offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Florida 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.

Skills You Will Gain

  • Training
  • Coaching
  • Planning
  • Training Programs

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
    • 6 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

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 previous experience necessary

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    Free
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    Based on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 months.
  • National

    Free
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    Based on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 months.

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Funding

Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You’ll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved.

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