Strength Conditioning Outlet
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Teaching teenagers martial arts isn't an easy thing to do simply because them actually BEING teenagers isn't easy! Indeed, teaching them can be a frustrating and stressful experience, as they tend to be less motivated than other age groups, and can prove to be very unpredictable. However, they can also be the most rewarding, fun and liveliest students you'll ever teach in your life!
Teaching Teen's
When called upon to teach teenagers, it is important for the instructor to understand that adolescents are going through a time of enormous change and quite often they will exhibit some of the classic signs of what is termed "Teenage angst" (Loud/aggressive behavior, etc) without getting too technical, one of the reasons for this behavior is that a certain part of their brain (the "Neo-Cortex" which is the part of the brain concerned with such things as language, empathy and other higher functions) has not yet fully developed, so they rely very heavily upon a much more ancient area of the brain called the "Amygdala".
The amygdala is the part of the brain concerned with feelings, so it is to be expected that they will behave like extremely emotional creatures! They can be prone to certain "Psycho-Somatic" problems (such as eating disorders, which are a well known symptom of both anxiety and depression, etc) and some can even end up exhibiting suicidal tendencies if they are not shown enough care and support. This state of affairs might be further exasperated if they happen to be going through exams or have some type of personal problems, etc.
That they need a healthy, positive outlet for this "angst" is completely obvious. However, if they don't have such opportunities afforded them, then it is almost inevitable that they will turn to increasingly anti social behavior such as vandalism and violence as a form of self-expression.
And, this is precisely where martial arts training can play a pivotal role, helping the young person to gain a strong sense of society, the world, and the "self".
As already stated, teaching this particular age group can prove to be quite problematic.
But, effective martial arts instructors are those who can prevent problems from occurring in the first place and know what to do and feel confident when trouble starts. Following a few rules can help.
-Be friendly but firm, establish and agree upon a code of behavior and KEEP TO IT!
-Make sure you explain things very clearly, and check they have understood.
-Keep your lessons moving at a sharp pace, including plenty of "challenging" activities. This will aid in motivating the students so keeping boredom and disinterest at bay.
-Remember to treat them fairly and with respect as young adults rather than children, and you will get a lot more from them.
-Give them plenty of encouragement by drawing attention to what they have done well rather than criticizing them too harshly for any mistakes they might have made.
-Be sure to allow these students a good measure of freedom, and try and involve them in the decision-making process.
-Be understanding and supportive.
-Always remain as cool, calm and collected as possible (they can smell fear!!!) losing your composure will only serve in fueling any sort of difficult or disruptive behavior.
-If at all possible, try and have a special class for this age group, as this will have several advantages, and can act as a very concrete acknowledgment of the fact that these students are no longer "children", and are now beginning to mature into adulthood (though they are still not yet adults) This acts as a "right of passage" if you will, which in turn can help the young person to understand and appreciate their "place" in society.
Adolescents are energetic, strong, opinionated, argumentative, impatient, confused, frustrated AND stressed out! BUT: They are also considerate, intelligent and respectful: a rich tapestry of contradictions. In other words: Just like you and I were at that age! The martial arts can help them concentrate upon developing the more positive character-traits while at the same time modifying and controlling the negative ones.
The teenage years are a period of our lives in which we are extremely vulnerable and susceptible to outside influences, both positive and negative. The way that instructors treat, and behave towards, these young people can have an enormous impact upon their future development as regards their values, attitudes and behaviors.
Adolescents are very impressionable, and the more positive role models they have the better for their future development: The martial arts instructor needs to become a good role model for all his/her students, but especially these teenagers. It should always be remembered that this is a time of exploration and experimentation, so be sure to encourage them to put some of their own ideas into their training and execution of their techniques (in line with the Health and Safety requirements, off course!)
Adolescence is the period of our lives wherein we search for clarification of our own individual identity or "find ourselves" in other words. And finding ourselves is a necessary pre-requisite for moving forward in our lives.
Martial arts training equip the teenager with the confidence, strength, purpose and direction they need to help them in this task
Prof. J R Lee-Barron PhD FRSA
Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences
http://www.institute-of-martialarts-and-sciences.com
Professor Lee-Barron is the Director of the Institute of Martial Arts and Sciences, UK, and Dean of the Faculty of Martial Arts, Knightsbridge University. These bodies are dedicated to affording martial arts instructors with the opportunity of gaining recognised university degrees in martial arts. He is an exerienced educator, researcher and academic, as well as being a senior black belt instructor in several martial arts. He can be contacted at: martialcollege@yahoo.co.uk
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Strength and Conditioning $79.95 "I recommend that you read and use the information in this book to provide your athletes with the best chances of performing at their best" from the foreword by Sir Clive Woodward, Olympic Performance Director, British Olympic Association This book provides the latest scientific and practical information in the field of strength and conditioning. The text is presented in four sections, the first of which covers the biological aspects of the subject, laying the foundation for a better understanding of the second on the biological responses to strength and conditioning programs. Section three deals with the most effective monitoring strategies for evaluating a training program and establishing guidelines for writing a successful strength and conditioning program. The final section examines the role of strength and conditioning as a rehabilitation tool and as applied to those with disabilities. This book is an invaluable textbook and reference both for academic programs and for the continuing education of sports professionals. Integrates the latest research on physiological, anatomical and biomechanical aspects of strength and conditioning Offers numerous practical examples of applications Provides guidelines for writing and monitoring effective strength training programs |
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Lightweight 9 Plastic Cones - Pack of 20 - Baseball Strength & Conditioning $20 Baseball Strength & Conditioning - Baseball Strength & Conditioning |
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Strength and Conditioning for Team Sports $63.95 The only evidence-based study of sport-specific practice for team sports, this book introduces the core science underpinning any strength and conditioning regime and explores innovative new approaches combining the best of applied physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine and coaching science. |
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Strength and Conditioning: A Concise Introduction $39.1 Athletic Strength and Conditioning offers a concise but comprehensive overview of training for athletic performance. Introducing essential theory and practical techniques in all of the core areas of athletic training, the book clearly demonstrates how to apply fundamental principles in putting together effective real-world training programs. While some established textbooks rely on established but untested conventional wisdom, this book encourages students and professionals to think critically about their work and to adopt an evidence-based approach. It is the only introductory strength and conditioning textbook to properly explain the interdependence of aspects of training such as needs analysis, assessment, injury, competition level, athlete age and program design, and the only book to fully explain how those aspects should be integrated. No other textbook offers such an accessible, engaging and reflective introduction to the theory and application of strength and conditioning programs. Including clear step-by-step guidance, suggestions for further reading, and detailed sport-specific examples, this is the perfect primer for any strength and conditioning course or for any professional trainer or coach looking to refresh their professional practice. |
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Strength and Conditioning (Hardcover) $323.23 "Strength and Conditioning offers a concise but comprehensive overview of training for athletic performance. Introducing essential theory and practical techniques in all of the core areas of athletic training, the book clearly demonstrates how to apply fundamental principles in putting together effective real-world training programs. While some established textbooks rely on established but untested conventional wisdom, this book encourages students and professionals to think critically about their work and to adopt an evidence-based approach. It is the only introductory strength and conditioning textbook to properly explain the interdependence of aspects of training such as needs analysis, assessment, injury, competition level, athlete age and program design, and the only book to fully explain how those aspects should be integrated.No other textbook offers such an accessible, engaging and reflective introduction to the theory and application of strength and conditioning programs. Including clear step-by-step guidance, suggestions for further reading, and detailed sport-specific examples, this is the perfect primer for any strength and conditioning course or for any professional trainer or coach looking to refresh their professional practice"-- |
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The Psychology of Strength and Conditioning $39.12 An effective strength and conditioning program underpins the training regime of every successful athlete or sportsperson and it is now widely recognised that psychology plays a significant role in the application of muscular strength and power. This is the first book to examine the importance of psychological factors in strength and conditioning and to offer a comprehensive overview of current research, theory and best practice. Written by a team of leading international researchers and practitioners, the book looks at how psychology influences training and performance and how training can influence an individuala (TM)s psychological well-being. It explores a range of key topics in contemporary sport psychology and athletic training, including: mental skills training neural control behaviour change socio-cultural influences on training behaviour psychology in professional practice psychological problems, including exercise dependence, overtraining and addiction. Throughout, the book combines evidence-based research with discussion of the practical issues facing athletes, coaches and sport science professionals. By developing our understanding of the latest mental skills and techniques used by athletes and coaches to maximise performance, this book represents invaluable reading for all advanced students, researchers, trainers and sport scientists with an interest in strength and conditioning or sport psychology. |
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Strength and Conditioning for All Ages $29.85 Motivational and educational reading that will provide you a blue print plan on how to reach your physical and mental goals. Starting with how to change your state of mind and understanding the power of visualization to designing a comprehensive strength and conditioning program to meet your needs. Educational information on strength training for children that answers all the questions parents have for the safe and proper way to design a strength training program for their children. Proper nutrition is the key to a strong and healthy body. Understanding the way the body burns food for energy will give you the competitive edge to fuel your body in a way that can increase your performance and maximize your energy for increased power, strength, speed and agility. Athletes looking for that extra edge to increase their performance in their specific sports will receive a guided plan on how to design a well structured strength and conditioning program that will help increase their overall performance in any sport. It is never too late for adults to get in shape and begin a strength training program. Adults can benefit from a regular workout program that will help increase bone density and flexibility. Designing exercises that will help in overall strength and combined with a cardio program will help increase your entire fitness level and reduce the risk of injuries. Author: Salandra, Mark Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 176 Publication Date: 2010/05/27 Language: English Dimensions: 10.00 x 7.01 x 0.38 inches |
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NSCA Strength and Conditioning Methods Symposium (DVD) by National Strength and Conditioning Association $134.28 The (12) presentations from the two-day NSCA Strength and Conditioning Methods Symposium are featured on two extended–play DVDs. Over eight hours of authoritative information on a variety of strength and conditioning methods that have application to the professional, including: Fundamentals of Strength Training, Dynamic Flexibility, Pre-Habilitation Methods, The Power Continuum: A New Training Tool, Olympic Lifts: Cleans and Variations, Using Smart Progressions with Stability Balls and Bands, Planning, Progression, and Purpose: Using Movement Integration, Speed and Agility Training, Manual Resistance Training, Dumbbell Training, Implement Training at U.S. Air Force Academy, and Medicine Ball Training. Produced in cooperation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.2005, 506 minutes. |
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning: National Strength and Conditioning Association $68.19 Now in its third edition, "Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning" is the most comprehensive reference available for strength and conditioning professionals. In this text, 30 expert contributors explore the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning as well as their applications to athletic performance. "Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning" is the most-preferred preparation text for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The research-based approach, extensive exercise technique section, and unbeatable accuracy of "Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning" make it the text readers have come to rely on for CSCS exam preparation. The third edition presents the most current strength training and conditioning research and applications in a logical format designed for increased retention of key concepts. The text is organized into five sections. The first three sections provide a theoretical framework for application in section 4, the program design portion of the book. The final section offers practical strategies for administration and management of strength and conditioning facilities. -Section 1 (chapters 1 through 10) presents key topics and current research in exercise physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, biomechanics, endocrinology, sport nutrition, and sport psychology and discusses applications for the design of safe and effective strength and conditioning programs. -Section 2 (chapters 11 and 12) discusses testing and evaluation, including the principles of test selection and administration as well as the scoring and interpretation of results. -Section 3 (chapters 13 and 14) provides techniques for warm-up, stretching, and resistance training exercises. For each exercise, accompanying photos and instructions guide readers in the correct execution and teaching of stretching and resistance training exercises. This section also includes a set of eight new dynamic stretching exercises. -Section 4 examines the design of strength training and conditioning programs. The information is divided into three parts: anaerobic exercise prescription (chapters 15 through 17), aerobic endurance exercise prescription (chapter 18), and periodization and rehabilitation (chapters 19 and 20). Step-by-step guidelines for designing resistance, plyometric, speed, agility, and aerobic endurance training programs are shared. Section 4 also includes detailed descriptions of how principles of program design and periodization can be applied to athletes of various sports and experience levels. Within the text, special sidebars illustrate how program design variables can be applied to help athletes attain specific training goals. -Section 5 (chapters 21 and 22) addresses organization and administration concerns of the strength training and conditioning facility manager, including facility design, scheduling, policies and procedure |
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DVD MMA Conditioning: Grappling Specific Strength $11.99 The Basement Tape Series For MMA Conditioning |
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The Psychology of Strength and Conditioning (Hardcover) $250.9 Description not available. |
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Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance $53.89 No Synopsis Available |
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Strength and Conditioning : A Concise Introduction $45.5 No Synopsis Available |
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Conditioning For Strength And Human Performance $15 No Synopsis Available |
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning $5 No Synopsis Available |
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Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance $175.5 No Synopsis Available |
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