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The Elite Young Athlete - Elite Young Athlete
von: N. Armstrong, A.M. McManus
Karger, 2010
ISBN: 9783805595513 , 214 Seiten
Format: PDF, ePUB, OL
Kopierschutz: DRM
Preis: 252,28 EUR
Cover
1
Contents
6
List of Contributors
7
Preface
8
Chapter 1: Physiology of Elite Young Male Athletes
10
Abstract
10
Body Size, Shape and Composition
11
Muscle Strength
14
Exercise Metabolism
16
High Intensity Exercise
18
Aerobic Fitness
21
Fatigue and Recovery from Exercise
25
Selection into Sports
26
Conclusions
27
References
29
Chapter 2: Physiology of Elite Young Female Athletes
32
Abstract
32
Growth and Maturation
34
Body Composition and Size
36
Acute Responses to Aerobic Exercise
39
Acute Responses to High- Intensity Exercise
44
Does Intensive Training Pose a Threat to the Development and Health of Young Girls?
46
Conclusions
49
References
50
Chaper 3: Nutrition and Elite Young Athletes
56
Abstract
56
Energy Requirements
56
Exercise Metabolism in Children
57
Thermoregulation and Fluid Requirements
62
Nutrition Supplements
63
Weight Management and Dangers
64
Conclusions
65
References
65
Chapter 4: Endurance Training and Elite Young Athletes
68
Abstract
68
Peak Oxygen Uptake
69
Oxygen Uptake Kinetics
71
Blood Lactate Accumulation
73
Peak VO2 and Endurance Training
75
Conclusions
88
References
89
Chaper 5: High- intensity and Resistance Training and Elite Young Athletes
93
Abstract
93
Terminology
94
Effectiveness of Resistance Training
94
Effectiveness of High- intensity Exercise Training
95
Physiological Mechanisms for Strength Development
96
Reversibility of Strength Gains in Youth
98
Potential Effects on Growth and Maturation
99
Injury Risks
100
Youth Resistance Training Guidelines
101
Conclusions
102
References
103
Chaper 6: Overtraining and Elite Young Athletes
106
Abstract
106
What Is Overtraining?
107
Overreaching and Overtraining
107
Overtraining Syndrome
108
Burnout
108
What Is the Incidence of the Overtraining Syndrome in Young Athletes?
109
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome in Young Athletes?
109
What Are the Risk Factors of Overtraining Syndrome in Young Athletes?
110
Is Training Load the Principal Cause of Overtraining in Young Athletes?
110
Single Identity
110
Conditional Love, Meeting Expectations and Misperceptions
111
Lack of Autonomy
112
Prevention and Recovery
112
Conclusions
113
References
113
Chaper 7: Exercise Testing Elite Young Athletes
115
Abstract
115
Methodological Considerations
116
Aerobic Fitness
117
Maximal Intensity Exercise
125
Considerations and Recommendations
129
Conclusions
131
References
131
Chaper 8: Temperature Regulation and Elite Young Athletes
135
Abstract
135
Environmental Conditions and Thermoregulatory Responses
135
Child- Adult Differences Affecting Thermoregulation
137
Children’s Heat Tolerance
144
Intervention and Prevention Strategies
146
Conclusions
154
References
155
Chaper 9: Environmental Factors Affecting Elite Young Athletes
159
Abstract
159
Circadian Rhythms
160
Jet Lag
163
Air Pollution
165
Altitude
169
Conclusions
176
References
177
Chaper 10: Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes: Controversies and Conundrums
180
Abstract
180
Aetiology and Mechanisms
181
The ‘Athlete’s Heart’ and Sudden Cardiac Death
185
Diagnostic Considerations
188
Controversies in Pre- Participation Strategies
189
Conclusions
193
References
193
Chaper 11: Aetiology and Prevention of Injuries in Elite Young Athletes
196
Abstract
196
Musculoskeletal System of the Young Athlete
197
Sports Injuries in Young Athletes
197
Strategies for Injury Prevention
204
Dropping Out of Sport Because of Injury
206
Conclusions
206
References
207
Author Index
210
Subject Index
211
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