The Elite Young Athlete

1 - Cover [Seite 1]
2 - Contents [Seite 6]
3 - List of Contributors [Seite 7]
4 - Preface [Seite 8]
5 - Chapter 1: Physiology of Elite Young Male Athletes [Seite 10]
5.1 - Abstract [Seite 10]
5.2 - Body Size, Shape and Composition [Seite 11]
5.3 - Muscle Strength [Seite 14]
5.4 - Exercise Metabolism [Seite 16]
5.5 - High Intensity Exercise [Seite 18]
5.6 - Aerobic Fitness [Seite 21]
5.7 - Fatigue and Recovery from Exercise [Seite 25]
5.8 - Selection into Sports [Seite 26]
5.9 - Conclusions [Seite 27]
5.10 - References [Seite 29]
6 - Chapter 2: Physiology of Elite Young Female Athletes [Seite 32]
6.1 - Abstract [Seite 32]
6.2 - Growth and Maturation [Seite 34]
6.3 - Body Composition and Size [Seite 36]
6.4 - Acute Responses to Aerobic Exercise [Seite 39]
6.5 - Acute Responses to High- Intensity Exercise [Seite 44]
6.6 - Does Intensive Training Pose a Threat to the Development and Health of Young Girls? [Seite 46]
6.7 - Conclusions [Seite 49]
6.8 - References [Seite 50]
7 - Chaper 3: Nutrition and Elite Young Athletes [Seite 56]
7.1 - Abstract [Seite 56]
7.2 - Energy Requirements [Seite 56]
7.3 - Exercise Metabolism in Children [Seite 57]
7.4 - Thermoregulation and Fluid Requirements [Seite 62]
7.5 - Nutrition Supplements [Seite 63]
7.6 - Weight Management and Dangers [Seite 64]
7.7 - Conclusions [Seite 65]
7.8 - References [Seite 65]
8 - Chapter 4: Endurance Training and Elite Young Athletes [Seite 68]
8.1 - Abstract [Seite 68]
8.2 - Peak Oxygen Uptake [Seite 69]
8.3 - Oxygen Uptake Kinetics [Seite 71]
8.4 - Blood Lactate Accumulation [Seite 73]
8.5 - Peak VO2 and Endurance Training [Seite 75]
8.6 - Conclusions [Seite 88]
8.7 - References [Seite 89]
9 - Chaper 5: High- intensity and Resistance Training and Elite Young Athletes [Seite 93]
9.1 - Abstract [Seite 93]
9.2 - Terminology [Seite 94]
9.3 - Effectiveness of Resistance Training [Seite 94]
9.4 - Effectiveness of High- intensity Exercise Training [Seite 95]
9.5 - Physiological Mechanisms for Strength Development [Seite 96]
9.6 - Reversibility of Strength Gains in Youth [Seite 98]
9.7 - Potential Effects on Growth and Maturation [Seite 99]
9.8 - Injury Risks [Seite 100]
9.9 - Youth Resistance Training Guidelines [Seite 101]
9.10 - Conclusions [Seite 102]
9.11 - References [Seite 103]
10 - Chaper 6: Overtraining and Elite Young Athletes [Seite 106]
10.1 - Abstract [Seite 106]
10.2 - What Is Overtraining? [Seite 107]
10.3 - Overreaching and Overtraining [Seite 107]
10.4 - Overtraining Syndrome [Seite 108]
10.5 - Burnout [Seite 108]
10.6 - What Is the Incidence of the Overtraining Syndrome in Young Athletes? [Seite 109]
10.7 - What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome in Young Athletes? [Seite 109]
10.8 - What Are the Risk Factors of Overtraining Syndrome in Young Athletes? [Seite 110]
10.9 - Is Training Load the Principal Cause of Overtraining in Young Athletes? [Seite 110]
10.10 - Single Identity [Seite 110]
10.11 - Conditional Love, Meeting Expectations and Misperceptions [Seite 111]
10.12 - Lack of Autonomy [Seite 112]
10.13 - Prevention and Recovery [Seite 112]
10.14 - Conclusions [Seite 113]
10.15 - References [Seite 113]
11 - Chaper 7: Exercise Testing Elite Young Athletes [Seite 115]
11.1 - Abstract [Seite 115]
11.2 - Methodological Considerations [Seite 116]
11.3 - Aerobic Fitness [Seite 117]
11.4 - Maximal Intensity Exercise [Seite 125]
11.5 - Considerations and Recommendations [Seite 129]
11.6 - Conclusions [Seite 131]
11.7 - References [Seite 131]
12 - Chaper 8: Temperature Regulation and Elite Young Athletes [Seite 135]
12.1 - Abstract [Seite 135]
12.2 - Environmental Conditions and Thermoregulatory Responses [Seite 135]
12.3 - Child- Adult Differences Affecting Thermoregulation [Seite 137]
12.4 - Children's Heat Tolerance [Seite 144]
12.5 - Intervention and Prevention Strategies [Seite 146]
12.6 - Conclusions [Seite 154]
12.7 - References [Seite 155]
13 - Chaper 9: Environmental Factors Affecting Elite Young Athletes [Seite 159]
13.1 - Abstract [Seite 159]
13.2 - Circadian Rhythms [Seite 160]
13.3 - Jet Lag [Seite 163]
13.4 - Air Pollution [Seite 165]
13.5 - Altitude [Seite 169]
13.6 - Conclusions [Seite 176]
13.7 - References [Seite 177]
14 - Chaper 10: Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes: Controversies and Conundrums [Seite 180]
14.1 - Abstract [Seite 180]
14.2 - Aetiology and Mechanisms [Seite 181]
14.3 - The 'Athlete's Heart' and Sudden Cardiac Death [Seite 185]
14.4 - Diagnostic Considerations [Seite 188]
14.5 - Controversies in Pre- Participation Strategies [Seite 189]
14.6 - Conclusions [Seite 193]
14.7 - References [Seite 193]
15 - Chaper 11: Aetiology and Prevention of Injuries in Elite Young Athletes [Seite 196]
15.1 - Abstract [Seite 196]
15.2 - Musculoskeletal System of the Young Athlete [Seite 197]
15.3 - Sports Injuries in Young Athletes [Seite 197]
15.4 - Strategies for Injury Prevention [Seite 204]
15.5 - Dropping Out of Sport Because of Injury [Seite 206]
15.6 - Conclusions [Seite 206]
15.7 - References [Seite 207]
16 - Author Index [Seite 210]
17 - Subject Index [Seite 211]