Long-Term Athlete Development

Human Kinetics Publishers 2013 Human Kinetics Publishers 296 Balyi, Istvan a Way, Richard a Higgs, Colin Hardback

Describes how to systematically develop sporting excellence and increase active participation in local, regional and national sport organisations. This title describes the long-term athlete development model, an approach to athlete-centered sport that combines skill instruction with long-term planning and an understanding of human development.