The Effects of Strength Training on Children

This months podcast, presented by MAS 2017 partipants Mak Doric and Samiha Dabholkar, investigae the effects of strength training with children. Most parents who have a gifted son or daughter worry about this topic however the latest research says that the risk of injury related to strength training is the same as in any other type of physical activity - as long as the child is properly supervised with regards to technique and equipment use. In fact, studies have also shown that preventive strength training can reduce the risk of ACL injuries or those of other muscles overused in football. Get the correct information about all those myths with this latest podcast below.

Om Podcasten

With the International Olympic Committee as one of our founding members, the AISTS provides post-graduate Sport Management education, applied research and an engaging platform of connections. Discover the world of sports management through our exclusive podcasts focusing on Sports Medicine, featuring interviews with leading experts, professionals and academics. This podcast series was created by AISTS Head of Sports Medicine, Dr Boris Gojanavic (@DrSportSante) and are entirely scripted, recorded and produced by participants of the AISTS Master of Advanced Studies in Sport Administration and Technology programme (MAS).