Physical preparation is an integral and important aspect of participant development. It provides the foundation for performance at all stages and in all settings.

Coaches and participants have a shared responsibility to prepare the participant to meet the demands and stresses of competition and to cope with training demands.

Effective physical preparation:

• improves physical activity and sporting performance
• enhances movement capability and capacity
• reduces the risk of injury
• aids the recovery process.

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Just starting to consider how you can include physical preparation?

Follow our journey to explore content relevant to you and your goals and consider how learning more about physical preparation can support you to elevate your coaching.

The first resource in the series introduces the principles of physical preparation. Learn how to apply these within your sessions and make them relevant and practical for you and your participants in any environment.

Creating a good foundation of physical preparation is crucial: that's the base on which performance grows and develops.

As you develop your understanding of physical preparation, and evolve the ways in which you apply the principles to your sessions, use the following resources to take your coaching programme to the next level.