Long Term Athlete Development
July 11, 2013The first three stages of the LTAD allows for children to learn the basics of various sports. These stages are the building blocks to attaining necessary skills in the pursuit of elite training or just enjoyment of sports in general. Stages 4 to 6 allow for those who are concentrating on one sport to have the opportunity to compete and train at the highest level. Stage seven is about enjoying sports and recreational activities for life.
Each stage in the LTAD model helps develop athletes at all levels of the progression from the Christine Sinclairs through to athletes who participate recreationally. Participants introduced to any given stage of Long Term Athlete Development model are able to attain knowledge and make entry into the next stage of development that much easier. The purpose of the stages is to offer a continuum through which all Canadians are able to participate in sports and be active for life. LTAD stages are the building block to life long enjoyment of physical activities.
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