The changes in physical fitness that occur throughout childhood and adolescence are largely the result of changes in body size and composition, particularly changes in lean muscle and fat mass, that accompany maturation. There are noticeable differences between boys and girls for some components of fitness, and the timing and tempo of the adolescent growthContinueContinue reading “Impact of Maturation on Childhood Fitness”
Category Archives: Physical Activity
How to Predict Your Child’s Growth Spurt
A method has been developed to estimate maturity and forecast a child’s growth spurt using age, height, sitting height, and body weight (read the full article opposite) This ability to predict a child’s growth spurt can be valuable for professionals who work with children, as maturation affects both current fitness levels and potential for futureContinueContinue reading “How to Predict Your Child’s Growth Spurt”
Understanding Growth, Maturation, and Development in Children
An understanding of growth, maturation, and development is essential for those working with children. An awareness of the individual differences between boys and girls and how the timing and tempo of maturation can vary so significantly, can help provide more appropriate support throughout childhood. The terms ‘growth’, ‘maturation’, and ‘development’ are often used interchangeably toContinueContinue reading “Understanding Growth, Maturation, and Development in Children”
Tackling Youth Physical Inactivity: A Call to Action
A change in attitude is urgently needed because what we are currently doing clearly isn’t working
A beginners guide to high intensity interval training
How much physical activity is enough?
6 benefits of cardiovascular fitness you need to know
GET READY Pre-Season Programme: 6 Weeks to Prepare Your Players
So with a blink of an eye pre-season is upon us, the kids are about to break for the summer holiday’s, and with the Premier League starting on 17th August everyone wants to get back into the swing of thing’s again. All media attention will be on teams returning back for pre-season, with clips ofContinueContinue reading “GET READY Pre-Season Programme: 6 Weeks to Prepare Your Players”
Exercise intensity – what’s the difference?
Whenever possible, it’s recommended to be active every day. 150 minutes of moderate intensity, or 75minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity is recommended every week, with activities that develop or maintain strength being included at least twice a week. But how do we know what type of activities benefit us the most, and how canContinueContinue reading “Exercise intensity – what’s the difference?”
How much physical activity is enough to benefit your health?
Sedentary behaviour is commonplace around the world! Sedentary behaviour is not simply a lack of physical activity. It is spending too much time in positions that don’t use any energy. Many of us sit for long periods on the sofa, or at the computer or desk. This damages our health because of the way itContinueContinue reading “How much physical activity is enough to benefit your health?”