Week 5 – Assignment: Consider Barriers to Effective Training

Instructions
There are many factors that may not be considered when an athlete trains. When a team travels, they often have to be in a bus, plane, or van for several hours. In some cases, they may cross time zones. All of these aspects require the body to adjust to a new setting. Some elite athletes feel that training at high altitudes gives them a competitive advantage over others. In other cases, like the Pittsburgh Steelers Ryan Clark, playing at high altitude causes major medical problems which prohibit him from playing in Denver. The gender and age of athletes can play a role in the challenges that face them as they mature.

For this task, you will write a paper that discusses the ways that different factors can have a role in athletic performance.

Research the impact that age and training, training at high altitude, or adjustment to travel can have on sport and performance.

As a coach, recommend adjustments to make to address issues associated with these variables and adjustments.

Length: 5-7 pages; minimum of 3 scholarly resources required

References: a minimum of 3 references

Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.