103 – Training Principles in Application to Beginners

By Sergei Beliaev Melikov, Ph.D.

1. Introduction to Coaching Beginners
   1. Athletic Performance Goals
   2. The Main Principles of Training
2. Sport Training Through Biological Maturation Phases  
   1. Characteristics of Maturity.  Maturity and Long-Term Development of Athletes
   2. Maturation Periods and Phases. Key Words of Maturation Process
   3. Biological Age Explored
   4. Phase of Accelerated Growth
   5. Puberty and What it Means from a Coach Perspective
   6. Connecting Biological Development with Athletic Development
   7. Summary: Things to Remember about Maturation Phases
3.  Long -Term Planning Considerations and Opportunities 
   1. Introduction to Multi-Annual Planning
   2. Age Vs. Results Progression
   3. Trajectories of Success and Results’ Corridors
   4. Training After Puberty
   5. Summary
4. Training Principles in Application to Age Groups.  Transitional Requirements    
   1. Training Recommendations and Requirements for Early Development Groups
   2. Training Recommendations for Recreational Groups
   3. Age Groups Training Plans and Expectations
   4. Requirements to Skills Development
5. Bibliography and Recommended Reading