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Summer 2006
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Chapter 5: Athletic Talent
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Introduction
The ultimate expression of athletic talent is high-performance competition. How do we recognize such talent, and how is it developed?
Talent: In English Dictionaries (e.g., Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999) it is:
tal·ent (n):
1) a natural ability to do something
Chapter 1: Learn to Listen - A European Perspective
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Everywhere around Ottawa – the canal, the bike paths, and the Gatineau Hills, in the suburbs and in the downtown, people are exercising to stay fit, and their numbers seem to be increasing every year. They are out in all seasons and in all weathers to regain fitness, to lose weight, or to stay
AD2 - Commitment
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The key to an athletic lifestyle is commitment.
Regular Attendance
Continuity of instruction; increased opportunity for coaching progression and technique development; self discipline; support for others
To know, you must show
Training Partners
Mutual support; enhanced knowledge of personal
Chapter 2: A Pyramid Guide to Structured, Planned Progressions
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The body, especially the growing body, is a complex piece of work. To train it to achieve its maximum potential without burnout is a challenging undertaking, especially where complex, high speed motion is the goal.
The required skill sets and knowledge for effective coaching can only be acquired
Canada and the Czech Republic
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Note: The following summary of Petr’s views on cross country skiing in Canada was originally written by Petr, but has been significantly coloured and expanded by Rod to reflect the stuff of recent, long, and informal conversations on skiing in Canada. The text is intended to reflect Petr’s views
Athletes: When training is smart, the results are amazing.
From the Top
Walking
Running
Flexibility
Core Strength
Balance
Rhythm
General Agility
General Strength
Reaction Speed
Aerobic Abilities
Locomotion Stability
Endurance
Specific Strength
Specific Agility
Speed in Repetitive Motion
Anaerobic Abilities
VO2 Max
Lactic Acid Tolerance
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