Advanced Training Science for Young Athletes
Master the science of athletic development, from strength training to fatigue management and peak performance planning.
Master the science of athletic development, from strength training to fatigue management and peak performance planning.
This comprehensive course explores advanced concepts in training young athletes, taught by Dr. Chris Brooks. Students learn scientific principles of athletic development, including strength and power training, fatigue management, overtraining prevention, and periodization strategies for peak performance.
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What you'll learn
Understand scientific principles of athletic development
Design effective strength and power training programs
Manage acute and chronic fatigue in athletes
Prevent and identify overtraining syndrome
Create periodized annual training plans
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This course includes:
761 Minutes PreRecorded video
19 quizzes, 1 assignment
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides an in-depth examination of scientific training principles for young athletes. The curriculum covers advanced topics in training design, including muscular adaptation, energy systems development, fatigue management, and performance periodization. Students learn to create scientifically-sound annual training plans while understanding the importance of preventing overtraining and optimizing recovery.
Training Science
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Sport specific strength and power
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Acute fatigue during training and competition
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Chronic Fatigue Due to Overtraining
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Preparing the athlete for competition
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Pioneer in Online Science Education and Sports Marketing
Chris Brooks brings extensive experience in innovative education and sports science to her role at the University of Florida. Her distinguished career includes serving as Associate Professor at the University of Michigan's School of Kinesiology, where she made significant contributions to exercise behavior research and sports marketing. Her groundbreaking sports marketing textbook was translated into Japanese and Korean, demonstrating its global impact. As an early pioneer of online education, her innovative use of technology in science teaching earned her a prestigious Smithsonian Award, with her work preserved in the institution's time capsule. After retiring from the University of Michigan, she joined the University of Florida, where she continues to develop innovative approaches to teaching anatomy and physiology. Her latest contribution includes developing "The Science of Athlete Development" MOOC for HHP Coursera. As coordinator of coaching science education for USA Track and Field, she bridges academic knowledge with practical athletic development. Her teaching methods combine cutting-edge technology with engaging content delivery, making complex scientific concepts accessible to diverse audiences.
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