Is Youth Strength Training Safe?

As part of the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Annual National Conference, leading experts will discuss youth training and illustrate the development of an effective training program for young athletes.

Colorado Springs, CO --(June 10, 2003)- When it comes to strength training, children are not just mini adults"-they require special attention with several safety concerns to be aware of. But when extra caution is taken, youth strength training can be fun, safe, and effective.

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) will host its 26th Annual National Conference July 16-19, 2003 in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a premier educational event for exercise professionals, the conference attracts nearly 1,500 strength coaches, sport coaches, personal trainers, athletic trainers, sport scientists, physical therapists, and educators from around the world.

As part of the four-day conference, leading experts will discuss the latest advancements in youth training and illustrate the development of an effective training program for young athletes. Highlights include:
·   "Designing Resistance Training Programs: Growth, Maturation, and Developmental Considerations for the Adolescent Athlete"
   A close examination of adolescent physical growth and the training protocols needed to effectively train youth athletes.
·   "Developing a School-Wide Athletic Enhancement Program at the High School Level"
Practical applications and helpful tips for developing a high school strength program will be discussed.
·   "Validity of Field Methods for Estimating Body Composition in Young Athletes"
This presentation will review the literature and make recommendations on which methodologies and equations should be used to estimate body composition in young athletes.
·   "From Child to Pro: Building Athletes From the Inside"
A 5-phase paradigm introducing core-dinated strength" and multidirectional training philosophies will be presented to enhance your athletes performance.

Where:
·   Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225
When:
·   July 17-19, 2003. Pre-Conference Symposia and Certification Exams will take place on Wednesday, July 16.
To Register or Receive a Brochure:
·   Call 800-815-6826, ask for Conference Department, or register on the NSCA web site at
www.nsca-lift.org

Throughout its 25-year history, the National Strength and Conditioning Association has sought to educate its members and increase respect for the strength and conditioning profession. The NSCA fulfills this goal by providing a wide variety of resources such as: exceptional professional journals; cutting edge conferences; scholarship and grant opportunities; educational text and videos; and career services to its 26,000 members. Visit the NSCA website www.nsca-lift.org for more information.
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Members of the Media: Please join us for our 26th Annual National Conference and Exhibition. To receive a brochure and schedule of events, or to register for a complimentary press pass, contact Robyn Curtis at (719) 632-6722, or email: rcurtis@nsca-lift.org.