THE PARTICULARITIES OF ANAEROBIC AND AEROBIC ENERGY SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE COACH–PARENT PARTNERSHIP

The psychophysical development of children and adolescents is closely correlated with the ontogenetic particularities of energy systems, an aspect that has direct implications for the organization of the training process and for the collaboration between coaches and parents. Understanding age-and sex-related differences in the use of anaerobic and aerobic systems becomes essential for optimizing sports activities and supporting harmonious development. Thus, this study aims to theoretically analyze the particularities of anaerobic and aerobic energy system development in children and adolescents and to highlight their implications for strengthening the coach–parent partnership within the training process. The research has a theoretical character and is based on a comparative analysis of specialized literature on exercise physiology at different ages, with emphasis on the correlation between the maturation of energy systems and the need to adapt training programs accordingly. The synthesis of studies shows that the aerobic system predominates at early ages, while the anaerobic system gradually develops alongside biological maturation, reaching an optimal level in adolescence and early adulthood. Differences between sexes become apparent during puberty, influencing work capacity andadaptation to physical loads. These aspects underline the importance of the coach’s and the parent’s role in monitoring and supporting the training process, avoiding overload, and promoting balanced development. The particularities of energy system development in children and adolescents represent a fundamental benchmark for planning sports activities. Therefore, integrating physiological knowledge within the coach–parent partnership can contribute to increasing the efficiency of the training process and to supporting the psychophysical and social development of young athletes.