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04 Trainability:

Trainability is the responsiveness of individuals to training
The 10 Key at different stagesof growth and maturation. Windows

of optimal trainability for the “S’s” of Stamina, Strength,
Speed, Skill and Suppleness occur at different times- for
Factors of example, stamina andstrength trainability is linked to
developmental age, while speed, skill and suppleness
(flexibility) are linked to chronological age.

LTPD 05 Physical, Cognitive, Mental and Emotional

Development:

Ten key factors influencing A holistic approach to athlete development, considering
all of these factors, is required for the best results. In addition
optimal athlete development to the five “S’s” of physical development, five additional
have been identified: “S’s” including Structure/stature (body type and growth),
pSychology, Sustenance (adequate nutrition, hydration
and rest), Schooling (and stress), and Sociocultural
factors must be considered. At any stage, over-emphasis
on physical training and winning may not equip the
athlete for the all challenges of high performance or for

life outside sport. Developing the whole athlete, including
character, ethics, and so on, should be the objective of
every program.

06 Periodization:

Periodization is the organization of a training program by
manipulating modality, volume, intensity and frequency
of training over long-term (multi-year) and annual time
frames, using training, competition and recovery periods.
LTPD, with its focus on lifelong development, sets context
and direction for a sound, periodized training program.
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