Teaching Exercise to Children is for all those individuals who prescribe exercise programmes to children of ages 10-16, in schools, gyms and after-school clubs.The only book on the market to combine both current theoretical and practical aspects, its content is linked to the Health and Fitness National Occupational Standards and the Qualifications Framework requirements for Teaching Exercise and Fitness for Children.The author backs up the theory with multi-skills session plans, which are graded by age and illustrated with photos and clear illustrations.With sections on child development and the legal issues involved in coaching children, this book is the bible for all those studying or already teaching exercise to young people.

ForewordAcknowledgements1 Introduction to children and exerciseIntroductionA brief historyObesity in childhoodActivity levelsGeneral guidelinesPhysical education in schools2 Child developmentIntroductionSkeletal developmentMuscular developmentFat developmentCardiovascular developmentHormonal developmentPsychological development3 Motor skill developmentIntroductionCategories of motor skillsMulti-skillsTypes of practiceSkill acquisitionDeveloping the athlete4 Components of fitnessIntroductionEnergy systemsComponents for sports and eventsCardiovascular enduranceMuscular strength and enduranceFlexibilityMotor skillsFactors that affect components of fitnessOvertraining5 Training guidelinesIntroductionCardiovascular enduranceMuscular strength and enduranceFlexibilityBalanceSpeedAgilityPower 6 Qualities of a coachIntroductionListening skillsFeedback skillsCommunication skillsMotivational skillsDelivery skills7 Practical coachingIntroductionCoaching stylesPlanning a training programme8 Multi-skills activitiesIntroductionMulti-skills activity sessionsPlanning multi-skills sessions9 Health and safetyIntroduction ScreeningRisk assessmentTreatment of injuriesFirst aidContacting emergency servicesEmergency situationsSupervisionAccident or incident reportingChild protectionBullyingCode of conductEqual opportunitiesDuty of careBibliographyIndex