JATS COURSE SUMMARY

Many training errors, with grave consequences for the career of future athletes, occur during the early years of training young athletes. Coaches and trainers must realize the impact they have on the athletic future of potential professional athletes and strive to improve their youth training knowledge. This specific and original certification program will introduce you to all the elements needed to maximize your expertise in training the future generations of athletes.

As a Junior Athletes Training Specialist (JATS) you will learn: The components of a long-term athletic development program Training principles specific to developing future champions The specifics for training motor skills, flexibility, speed, strength and power, and endurance training for young athletes. Planning and monitoring techniques to prevent stress and burnout.

Prerequisites:
Provide documented proof of: Bachelors Degree/Diploma from an accredited institution (or must be currently enrolled) Personal trainer certification (i.e. A.C.E. / C.P.T.N./Can Fit Pro etc.) Professional liability.

REQUIRED TEXT:
Total Training for Young Champions By Dr. Tudor O. Bompa

RECOMMENDED TEXT:
Periodization: Theory and Methodology of Training By Dr. Tudor O. Bompa

Testing Information
To successfully obtain the JATS certification, you must achieve 70% or more on all testing components.

1. Multiple-Choice, True/False and Short Answer Exam
The exam consists of 50 questions on the following topics: Applied muscle physiology, Variables of training, Exercise selection, Program design and Planning. Once you have signed up for the course, an exam will be mailed to you. The questions will be derived from the course textbook Total Training for Young Champions.

2. Practical Application Scenarios
Using a case- study methodology, the questions will test your ability to apply scientific and methodological principles into practice. You will be graded on your ability to create realistic strategies that will enhance performance and create peak anatomical and physiological adaptation.

3. Periodization Models for Junior Athletes
This section will test your comprehension of long-term planning theories and your ability to create practical training models. Different scenarios will be used to test your knowledge for athletes of several age groups and sports. The maximum time allowed to complete this exam is 6 months.

ENROLL in JATS

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