Yes, the first is the NSCA Quick Series Kids Lift. This is a pocket size, laminated, spiral bound notebook that covers resistance training questions, NSCA guidelines, safety considerations, stretching, 12 different total exercises that cover the total body, and a muscle anatomy chart.
The second product is the NSCA Youth Resistance Training Literature Review and Position Statement. This product contains 145 references, and covers topics such as risks associated with youth resistance training, effectiveness of youth resistance training, motor fitness skills and sports performance, prevention of injuries, psychosocial effects, health related benefits, and recommended youth resistance training guidelines.
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The Essentials of Strength and Conditioning textbook contains a section on organization and administration of a strength training and conditioning facility. This includes chapters on facility layout and scheduling, developing a policies and procedures manual, and facility maintenance and risk management. The Essentials of Strength and Conditioning is available from products.
The NSCA's Professional Standards and Guidelines may also be of assistance, they are available online at http://www.nsca-lift.org/publications/standards.shtml.
The following is taken from the NSCA Youth Resistance Training Literature Review and Position Statement. It is the current position of the NSCA that:
- A properly designed and supervised resistance training program is safe for children.
- A properly designed and supervised resistance training program can increase the strength of children.
- A properly designed and supervised resistance training program can help
to enhance the motor fitness skills and sports performance of children.
- A properly designed and supervised resistance training program can help
to prevent injuries in youth sports and recreational activities.
- A properly designed and supervised resistance training program can help
to improve the psychosocial well-being of children.
- A properly designed and supervised resistance training program can enhance the overall health of children.
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