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Understanding the LTPD Framework – Course Overview
The FootGolf Long-Term Participant Development (LTPD) framework course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to plan training, competition, and recovery in FootGolf strategically. This course will guide learners through the stages of athletic development, focusing on gradual improvement for long-term success. The course aims to enhance the quality of sports programmes by emphasising holistic development, which includes physical, technical, tactical, psychological, and lifestyle aspects.
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Understanding the LTPD Framework
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Chronological vs. Developmental Age
Building on this understanding of age and maturation, the next focus will be on the objectives of the Active Start stage. This will include exploring the importance of physical literacy and how to create engaging activities that promote fun and development.
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Chronological vs. Developmental Age
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Active-Start and FUNdamentals
As we move forward, the next focus will be on understanding the transition from learning to training. This will involve identifying key skills developed in the Learn to Train stage and evaluating suitable training methods for the Train to Train stage. These insights will build on the foundational skills and enjoyment cultivated during the Active Start and FUNdamentals stages, setting the stage for more structured and skill-specific training.
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Active-Start and FUNdamentals
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Learn-to-Train and Train-to-Train
As athletes progress, they will explore the goals of the Train-to-Compete and Train-to-Win stages. This will involve assessing strategies to enhance competitive performance and formulating plans for peak performance, building on the skills and resilience developed in the current stage.
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Learn-to-Train and Train-to-Train
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Train-to-Compete and Train-to-Win
Moving forward, the focus will shift towards techniques for managing emotions and maintaining focus. Learners will explore strategies for building resilience and confidence on the course, along with utilising goal setting and imagery to enhance performance. These elements will build on the foundational skills developed in the Train-to-Compete and Train-to-Win stages, preparing athletes for sustained success.
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Train-to-Compete and Train-to-Win
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Psychological Skills for FootGolfers
Building on these psychological skills, the next focus will be on identifying key physical proficiencies in FootGolf. This will include designing training programmes that place an emphasis on agility, flexibility, and strength work while integrating nutrition and recovery strategies.
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Psychological Skills for FootGolfers
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Physical Fitness and Performance
Understanding these physical proficiencies and incorporating them into training programmes lays a strong foundation for FootGolf performance. The next step involves exploring periodisation in training schedules, recognising sensitive periods for adaptation, and developing long-term plans aligned with growth stages. These concepts will help refine training approaches and maximise athletic development.
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Physical Fitness and Performance
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Periodisation and Training Adaptation
As we move forward, understanding the roles of coaches, parents, and facility owners will be crucial. We'll explore how stakeholder engagement enhances Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) and propose methods for effective collaboration. This foundation will help integrate today's learnings into broader developmental strategies.
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Periodisation and Training Adaptation
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Stakeholder Roles in Athlete Development
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Stakeholder Roles in Athlete Development
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Active-for-Life and Late Specialisation
Building on these insights, the next focus will be on applying the FITT principle to FootGolf training. This will involve integrating the 10 Ss of training and performance into development plans, evaluating the balance of physical, psychological, and financial fitness, and further enhancing the overall experience of FootGolf enthusiasts.
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Active-for-Life and Late Specialisation
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Fit-For-FootGolf Framework
Building on this foundation the focus will shift to adapting to new research in sports, identifying areas for continuous improvement, and encouraging innovation in training practices. This will ensure that athletes remain at the forefront of development and performance in FootGolf.
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Fit-For-FootGolf Framework
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Continuous Improvement and Innovation
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Private: FootGolf Long-Term Participant Development
About Lesson

This lesson covers periodisation in training, emphasising the importance of structuring training into specific periods to align with growth and development stages, ensuring athletes achieve peak performance at the right time.

 

Periodisation in Training

Periodisation serves as a strategic framework for organising training, competition, and recovery. This methodical approach ensures athletes achieve peak performance at the right time. By structuring training into periods, phases, mesocycles, and microcycles, athletes can focus on developing sport-specific skills, tactics, and mental resilience. This structured plan aligns with growth, maturation, and trainability principles, preparing athletes for competitions that match their developmental stage.

 

Sensitive Periods for Training Adaptation

Athletes experience heightened responsiveness to training during specific growth phases known as sensitive periods. These periods are identified through biological markers like peak height velocity (PHV) and menarche in females. Understanding these periods is crucial for optimising training:

  • Stamina (Endurance): Best developed during the growth spurt onset, typically at ages 10-11 for girls and 12-13 for boys.

  • Strength: Girls benefit most immediately after PHV or at menarche onset, while boys see gains 12 to 18 months post-PHV.

  • Speed: Boys have sensitive periods at ages 7-9 and 13-16, while girls experience these at 6-8 and 11-13.

  • Suppleness (Flexibility): Optimal development occurs between ages 6 and 10 for both genders.

These periods guide the design of training and recovery programmes, ensuring they align with an athlete’s developmental stage for maximum adaptation.

 

Developing Long-Term Training Plans

Creating effective long-term training plans requires consideration of several factors:

  • Developmental Age: Tailor training to the athlete’s biological age to introduce and emphasise appropriate sport and physical activity aspects.

  • Sensitive Periods: Utilise biological markers like PHV and menarche to time training adaptations.

  • Holistic Approach: Incorporate mental, cognitive, and emotional development, along with social and ethical considerations.

  • Physical Literacy and Skills: Focus on developing fundamental skills and ethical values, such as fair play.

  • Competition Alignment: Ensure the competition calendar supports the athlete’s development, prioritising training and growth over immediate competition success.

By considering these elements, training plans can effectively support an athlete’s growth and performance.

 

Key Takeaways

Periodisation in training helps athletes achieve peak performance by structuring training into specific periods that align with growth and development stages.

  • An athlete preparing for the FootGolf World Cup uses periodisation to plan their training schedule, ensuring they peak at the time of the competition.

Actionable Steps

  • Identify the current developmental stage of an athlete you are working with and adjust their training schedule to align with their sensitive periods for optimal adaptation.
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