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Summary
LTAD:
- is a philosophy and a vehicle for change.
- is athlete-centred from a child’s first involvement in sport to the transition to lifelong physical activity or other sport related activities.
- integrates the needs of athletes with a disability into the design and delivery of sport programs.
- provides a framework for reviewing current practices, developing new initiatives, and standardizing programs.
- establishes a clear development pathway from playground to podium and on to being active for life.
- identifies the shortcomings in Canada’s sport system and provides guidelines for problem solving.
- provides guidelines for planning for optimal performance for all stages of athlete development.
- provides key partners with a coordinated structure and plan for change.
- identifies and engages key stakeholders in delivering change.
- provides an aligned and integrated model for delivering systems including:
- long-term athlete development — technical, physical, tactical, and behavioural.
- long-term coaching development.
- sport and physical activity programs and services in NSO’s, PSO’s, recreational organizations, clubs, and schools.
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