Triathlon is a fantastic endeavor for children because it promotes involvement in three "lifestyle? sports: swimming, biking and running. Triathlon for Youth will help young athletes from 12- to 16-years-old to begin a competitive career in triathlon, but in a healthy way that will enable them to develop to their full potential. Sports provide children with many educational opportunities. Student athletes do better academically than students who aren't involved in sports. A positive sports experience will enhance self-esteem for adolescents as they face many changes in their lives. Sport can teach them that they can improve themselves in all endeavors of life by working hard and persevering. It can teach them about the benefits of working as part of a team or training group. It can help them become good people. This book will offer parents and adolescents a guide how to achieve this and how to make triathlon competition a healthy part of their lifestyle.weiterlesen