PAC114 Lecture 1: PAC 114 First lecture notes on Hockey Canada's LTPD

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Physical Activity
• Course: PAC114
• Professor: Dallas Ansell

Document Summary

Doing the right thing for the player at the right stage in their development. Adopting an athlete-centered approach and not treating the development of all players the same way. The broader the foundation of players the more successful the game of hockey will be in canada. Viewing player development as a long term process. On parents: facilitate understanding of, physical, mental, cognitive & emotional development, hydration, nutrition & recovery, assist their child to choose a pathway in physical activity & sport. On coaches: facilitate understanding of, stages of athlete development, appropriate interventions at each stage. Structure for optimal development: 5. review & assess the execution of ltpd. No systematic development of next generation of successful athletes. Learn to play: m: 9-10 f: 8-9 (atom) Learn to train: m: 11-12 f: 10-11 (peewee) Train to train: m: 12-16 f: 11-15 (bantam and midget) Train to compete: m: 16-17 f: 16-18 (junior) Train to win: m: 18-20 f: 18-22 (junior/college/uni)