28 Apr 2023

Experiencing stress can help develop future athletes

From Afternoons, 1:45 pm on 28 April 2023

Young people need to experience stress in a safe environment to become confident athletes, according to an expert in exercise physiology.

Interestingly, skate parks are a good example of this.

Dr Craig Harrison speaks to parents, coaches and schools about creating environments to help young people grow through sport.

He's behind the Athlete Development Project. He speaks to Jesse.

A person skateboarding at a skate park.

A person skateboarding. Photo: 123RF

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