Best Practice for Youth Sport: Science and Strategies for Positive Athlete Experiences
- ISBN-10
- 0736066969
- ISBN-13
- 9780736066969
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Pages
- 432
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-11-19
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics
- Authors
- Robin, Chase, Melissa
Description
Best Practice for Youth Sport tackles the increasing professionalization and specialization of youth sport and the changing culture of youth sport. The text explores developmentally appropriate practice and encourages athlete-centered practices that are truly beneficial for young athletes.
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