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About the Course

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. This course 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. We begin 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. The optional text manual for this course is available at: http://www.learnitez.com/HighPerformanceScience/manuals/...

Top reviews

BA

Jun 20, 2023

A comprehensive introduction to youth sports coaching that covers all the science basics that equips coaches with a fresh perspective on engaging the kids programs and development.

SR

Apr 15, 2020

Amazing insights into athlete development from an early age! Discovered scientific knowledge which I hope to assimilate into our training curriculum.

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By Daniel B D C

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Dec 22, 2016

Incredible!!! Great course!!!

By SANJAY M

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Apr 8, 2021

It was Very good experience.

By Junlong Z

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May 21, 2017

very meaning for my learning

By Luis C

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Jun 27, 2025

muy completo y esclarecedor

By Juan P C S

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Jul 20, 2020

Thank you Coursera.Godbless

By nouar d

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Jan 14, 2023

very good course thnk you

By IVAN M M

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Sep 5, 2021

Excellent and very useful!

By Mark A S

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Jul 22, 2021

Excellent course to take!!

By Ahmed A

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Jul 24, 2025

كيف يمكنني تحميل الشهادة؟

By AC_Taekwondo_Arion_Patras

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Jan 15, 2018

excellent for new coaches

By Adil C

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Oct 9, 2016

Very interesting content!

By Ben A

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Sep 7, 2016

Informative and excellent

By Silindokuhle M

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Aug 16, 2025

Loved it and learnt alot

By Asher G

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Jul 9, 2022

it wss very informative

By Mohamed a

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Jan 5, 2025

perfect for the coching

By Sachin D

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Jun 3, 2020

Send me my certificate

By Nelson A

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Apr 25, 2025

Muy bien estructurado

By Eric S

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Jan 22, 2021

Loved the information

By SANJEEV K

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Jun 6, 2020

VItaly things learnt.

By Abhishek k

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Feb 17, 2022

very well explained

By Bilal A

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Dec 29, 2020

amazing instructor

By Claudia L G R

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Mar 9, 2019

Very clear content

By Riko W

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Dec 23, 2022

the best courses

By mahin

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Mar 19, 2021

excellent course

By Briti D

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Mar 29, 2019

excellent course