Network Magazine Winter 2021 | Page 14

NEW NETWORK COURSE

ONLINE COURSE

AN INTRODUCTION TO

STRENGTH TRAINING FOR THE YOUTH ATHLETE

In this course , fitness professional and educator Jonathon Ray explores the unique considerations to be taken into account when strength training younger people .

Gain insights into the prevalence of injury in Australian sport , and develop an understanding of how to reduce injury incidence and enhance performance by designing effective programs for this demographic . From pre-screening to progressive overload , equip yourself with the skills to become the go-to trainer for youth athletes seeking strength training .

THE COURSE INCLUDES :

• Effects of strength training on youth

• Growth and development

• Impact and overload

• Annual planning / periodisation

• Training splits

• Training frequency

$ 39 for Network Members

1

CEC / CPD

ENROL HERE !

ABOUT THE COURSE CREATOR

JONATHON RAY

An educator with the Australian Institute of Fitness ( AIF ), Jono holds a bachelor ’ s degree in Sport & Exercise Science . During his career , he has worked in the arenas of competitive gymnastics , personal training , powerlifting and education . During his time in gymnastics he ran a Men ’ s Artistic Gymnastics Levels squad and worked with the Royal Deaf & Blind Institute and the Minimbah Care Unit to deliver gymnastics programs to special needs populations .