Modifying Games for Improved Aerobic Fitness and Skill Acquisition in Youth
Author
Cronin, John
Harrison, Craig
Lloyd, Rhodri S.
Spittle, Michael
Date
2017-04Acceptance date
2017
Type
Article
Publisher
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISSN
1533-4295
Metadata
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By combining technical and tactical game components with appropriate physical loading, modified games can provide an ideal environment for young athletes to develop aerobic fitness, while at the same time accumulate precious hours of technical skills development. Furthermore, modified games provide an opportunity for players to develop their decision making and problem solving skills under stressful physical loads, which are critical factors in successful long-term player development. This article discusses those constraints believed important in optimizing aerobic fitness and skill acquisition in youth using a modified games approach. For a video abstract describing this issue, see video, supplemental digital content 1, http://links.lww.com/scj/a203.
Journal/conference proceeding
Strength and Conditioning Journal;
Citation
Cronin, J., Harrison, C., Lloyd, R.S. and Spittle, M. (2017) 'Modifying games for improved aerobic fitness and skill acquisition in youth', Strength & Conditioning Journal, 39(2), pp.82-88. DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000283.
Description
Article published in Strength and Conditioning Research in April 2017, available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000283.
Sponsorship
Cardiff Metropolitan University (Grant ID: Cardiff Metropolian (Internal))
Collections
- Sport Research Groups [620]