The Youth Physical Development Model

Summary the Development of Physical Fitness in Young Athletes Is a Rapidly Expanding Field of Interest for Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Physical Educators, Sports Coaches, and Parents. Previous Long-Term Athlete Development Models Have Classified Youth-Based Training Methodologies in Relation to Chronologic Age Groups, an Approach That Has Distinct Limitations. More Recent Models Have Attempted to Bridge Maturation and Periods of Trainability for a Limited Number of Fitness Qualities, Although Such Models Appear to Be Based on Subjective Analysis. The Youth Physical Development Model Provides a Logical and Evidence-Based Approach to the Systematic Development of Physical Performance in Young Athletes.