Population Benchmarked

Junior (8-14, Abilities)

Pre/early-pubertal youth. Fundamental movement skills, coordination, flexibility, bodyweight strength. Movement literacy focus.

6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors

Key ROM Tests

1 Overhead Squat
2 Single Leg Balance
3 Straight Leg Raise
4 Shoulder Flexion
5 Hip Internal Rotation
6 Ankle Dorsiflexion

Risk Factors Assessed

Overhead Squat
Single Leg Balance
Straight Leg Raise
Ankle Dorsiflexion

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Junior (8-14, Abilities) assessment include?
The assessment covers Overhead Squat, Single Leg Balance, Straight Leg Raise, Shoulder Flexion with population-specific benchmarks. It generates a prioritized corrective plan with 4 intervention targets.
How is the Junior (8-14, Abilities) protocol different from a general assessment?
This protocol is calibrated specifically for junior (8-14, abilities) with 6 targeted tests, population-specific benchmarks, and corrective exercises designed for this population's unique needs and constraints.
How do I get started with the Junior (8-14, Abilities) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Junior (8-14, Abilities) protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Population
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Yes
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