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Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance


Issue: May/June 2011

Avoid Overtraining in Young Athletes
Matt Rearick, John Creasy, & Jim Buriak

Abstract: Each year many young athletes suffer injuries from overtraining. According to the existing literature, strategies do exist to help control this growing problem. This article explores the basic nature of training and overtraining, with a particular emphasis on endurance athletes. Several psychological factors are highlighted as the first clear indicators of early-phase overtraining. By combining athletes' psychological state with other physiological and performance measures, coaches can make smarter training decisions for young athletes.

Article category: Coaching