In this UKSCA 2024 round table discussion, chaired by Andy Boyd, the focus was on youth physical activity and how we can improve it. The panel shared their insights on the barriers facing children today, from lack of play opportunities to the challenges of screen time. They also discussed the role of S&C in schools.

This research poster describes an investigation into the strength and power characteristics of schoolboy rugby players at Millfield School.

The session outlines the mechanisms behind breath-holding to elicit hypoxic / hypercapnic adaptions in sports.

This presentation reviews the impact of school sport involvement on the holistic development of student-athletes, providing practical recommendations.

Gil has coached athletes at all levels in sport and continues to nurture and develop young, talented athletes through the Live Active Talented Athlete Scheme in Perth and Kinross .

This practical session gives examples of developing athletic motor skill competencies in youth athletes, exploring both unstructured and structured strategies.

Dan Tobin, of Gloucester Rugby, session from the UKSCA's 2023 Conference examines theory and practice of 'power' training for elite rugby union players. Exploring ways to optimise gym based force-velocity qualities.

This session examines the latest scientific evidence unravelling the effect of the menstrual cycle on performance, recovery, and adaptation.

This session covers key considerations for building an S&C programme within schools, discussing routes of entry for new practitioners and expanding current programmes.

Jim Radcliffe's presentation on developing a culture of S&C in younger athletes from the UKSCA 2022 Annual Conference.

This session explores the opportunities in schools/clubs for UKSCA members and the added value that this may bring to young people.

In UKSCA's 2022 Tennis Conference, Gill Myburgh discusses how to make applied decisions in tennis, from growth and maturation information.

As part of UKSCA's Schools in Focus series, Max Roger discusses the strength and conditioning within Bedford School

David discusses growth and maturation in youth football where the difference can be up to 4 years for early and late maturers.

Paudie Roche shares the evidence and experienced based models he uses to programme for long-term athletic development, with particular reference to his work with Arsenal FC Academy.