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"A 9-Year-Old is Not Half of an 18-Year-Old:" Training Children

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"A 9-Year-Old is Not Half of an 18-Year-Old:" Training Children

by William A. Sands, PhD, CSCS, FACSM, C-ARS, NREMT, WEMT

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Armed with a proper understanding of children's physical and mental maturation, professionals can design a safe and effective strength and conditioning program for those within the 6- to 11-year-old age range.

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