- identify the functional demands of the sport
- identify positional core characteristics of the athlete
- identify the physiological demands for the sport(s)
- identify and apply age appropriate training
- assess the nutritional needs
- assess the common injuries that occur in the sport(s)
- assess the movement patterns of the athlete
- apply the principles that guide in the application of team tactics, systems and strategies for conditioning
- apply time sensitive concepts for performance and injury prevention
- create an optimal environment that focuses on mastery of sport movements
- apply long term athletic development and health education
Each sport has different demands and each athlete has different characteristics. Understanding the importance of the SDA will provide the athletic coach with direction in how, why and when to design and apply age appropriate (on and off-field/ice/court)conditioning. | 
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