Trends in Youth Fitness

ACSM has named "youth athletic development" to No. 9 fitness trend for 2024: "The #9 trend represents an approach to youth training that focuses on developing motor skills, strength, and coordination. There is a rise in training facilities and programs designed to improve confidence, develop social skills, and enhance sports performance. Children and adolescents learn basic movement patterns and prepare for skill acquisition. Exercise professionals should consider continuing education or specialty training when working with this special population." Youth fitness researchers and experts Avery Faignbaum, Ed.D., FACSM, Rhodri Lloyd, Ph.D., and Jon Oliver, Ph.D., are authors of ACSM's Essentials of Youth Fitness book, and the brand new Youth Fitness Specialist certificate course.  Today these three experts join the podcast to talk about the current state of youth fitness, and why it's been gaining interest over the last several years.  Follow NYSHSI on Twitter/X Follow Dr. Faigenbaum on Twitter/X Follow Dr. Lloyd on Twitter/X Follow Dr. Oliver on Twitter/X Learn more about the book, ACSM's Essentials for Youth Fitness Learn more about the online certificate course for ACSM's Youth Fitness Specialist