Children's athletics

This framework training plan from the German Athletics Association presents, for the first time, age-appropriate and developmentally suitable training for athletes aged 7 to 11. It establishes a stable motor foundation for the later training of young athletes in the U14 to U20 age groups, in the context of long-term performance development. Based on new scientific findings, the theoretical foundations for child development as well as for coordination and conditioning abilities are initially described, but the focus is on training practice: diverse running, jumping, and throwing activities are emphasized, along with elements from gymnastics or games, which are illustrated with numerous sequences of images, pictures, and diagrams showing child-friendly movement executions. This standard work is a rich resource of professional knowledge for every coach.