Youth Rugby
About this ebook
• Long-term athletic development, growth and maturation, talent identification and the physical demands of youth rugby training and match-play.
• Physical characteristics and the current evidence behind training methods to promote desired physical qualities.
• Fatigue and recovery, the tackle, psychosocial development, nutrition and injury prevalence and prevention.
This text is essential reading for all scientists, students and applied researchers wanting to develop world-class, evidence-based programmes for their youth athletes.
About the author
Kevin Till is a Professor of Athletic Development within the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University, UK.
Jonathon Weakley, PhD, is a Lecturer of Strength and Conditioning and Human Physiology at Australian Catholic University, Australia. He is also an Associate Research Fellow at Leeds Beckett University, UK.
Sarah Whitehead, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning within the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University, UK.
Ben Jones is a Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology within the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University, UK. Ben is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Cape Town, South Africa and University of New England, Australia.
