Indian Coach Programme

The human movement system comprises the anatomic structures and physiologic functions that interact to move the body or its component parts (5). Movement involves the co-ordination of muscles, joints, connective tissues and bones, otherwise known as the musculoskeletal system.

Many of tomorrow’s stars are adolescents in training today. Adolescence begins with puberty – easy enough to identify - and continues until a person is a fully functioning adult in society (Spear, 2010).

By Tessa Morris, Senior Scientist, GSK HPL

Nutrition plays a vital role to support general health and sports performance in the adolescent athlete.

The human brain is the body’s most complex organ, which controls and coordinates each and every aspect of the human body and behaviour.

Coaches should be aware of the 7 basic principles to help support athletes in consuming a healthy diet and implementing a positive approach to healthy eating.

“Cognitive function” is a term used to describe a variety of brain-related functions and processes that allow an individual to interact with their environment, process stimuli and generate the appropriate response.