 People grow and develop through different stages in their lifetime. The physical and emotional changes that occur as people mature affect all aspects of life, including sport.
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Understand & Identify Stages of Growth & Dev |
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We can identify the following phases and approximate ages of physical, psycho-social, and cognitive development. It must be emphasised that there are few people who go through these phases exactly as suggested; as individuals we all grow and develop at our own rate.
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Examine the Skill, Strategies, Tactics and Games |
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By understanding and recognising the different stages of growth and development, the coach can adapt activities to suit the needs and abilities of the individual player. Failure to adapt plans and activities contributes to the drop-out rate in sport, while good planning adds to the players’ enjoyment and may keep them involved in the sport longer.
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Growth & Development