Youth Soccer: From Science to Performance

ISBN-13: 9780415286619 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 232 str.

G. Stratton;Reilly Thomas; Gareth Stratton

Opis

As the adult game has increased in popularity, youth soccer has also seen significant expansion over the years. This book explores such themes as: growth of physiological systems; development of motor and perceptive skills; paediatric environmental physiology; prevention of injury; diet and nutrition; and, youth fitness and skills.

Spis treści

1. An Introduction to the science of youth soccer 2. The growth of the physiological systems 3. Environmental factors in youth soccer 4. Injury in youth soccer players 5. The young female soccer player 6. Developing fitness in the young soccer player 7. Nutrition for young soccer players 8. Acquiring soccer skills: Effective practice and instruction 9. Perceptual and cognitive expertise: Developing game intelligence 10. The science of pedagogy and youth soccer coaching 11. Psychosocial considerations of elite youth player development 12. The role of the football academy.

O autorze

Thomas Reilly, Dave Richardson, Gareth Stratton, A. Mark Williams