CPD Points: 2
Total Time: ±3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment)

Developing young athletes requires understanding how they grow, think, and move. This course equips fitness professionals and youth coaches with the tools to train young athletes safely and effectively while keeping training enjoyable. Using the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, the course explores how to balance workloads, improve skill development, and build a lifelong love of movement.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
• Understand LTAD principles and apply them to youth coaching.
• Identify age-appropriate training goals and developmental windows.
• Use play-based and skill acquisition strategies to promote engagement.
• Design enjoyable, evidence-based sessions that support long-term athletic growth.