@article{article_1671927, title={Adaptation of the LTAD Model to the FUNdamental Stage in the FUNdamental Judo Training Program for Children Aged 6-9 (Ukemi, Tachiwaza & Newaza FUNdamental Drills)}, journal={Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science}, volume={8}, pages={344–361}, year={2025}, DOI={10.38021/asbid.1671927}, author={Demiral, Sengul and Nazıroğlu, Meltem}, keywords={Secondary School, Play, Fun, Ukemi, Tachiwaza & Newaza Drills}, abstract={In the literature, the critical importance of the foundational phase of the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model is to enhance the growth and acquired fundamental movement skills of primary school-aged children and to develop sport-specific skills through structured and unstructured physical activities and multi-sport training. This study highlights the contribution of the basic phase of the LTAD model to the development of children, especially judo coaches. It offers insights into how basic judo training can be structured and evaluated, as well as a structured training programme that supports the development of ABC (Agility, Balance, Coordination) and biomotor abilities inherent in this phase. Using the Formative Research model, the adaptation of the “LTAD Model (Ukemi, Tachiwaza & Newaza Basic Drills) for Judo Basic Training Programme for 6-9 Year Old Children” was examined. PLAYcoach Physical Literacy Score Form (Physical Literacy Follow-up Form) was used for measurements and Physical Literacy Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used for evaluation. The progress of the athletes will be monitored using the PlayFun Physical Literacy Observation Form (Physical Literacy Score Form). Descriptive statistics including standard deviation and arithmetic mean will be presented for, gender, age, environment, cognitive domain and motor competence (general motor competence, object control and locomotor, balance) along with PLAYcoach physical literacy scores. Means and standard deviations for participants categorised as meeting and not meeting the criteria can be calculated based on descriptive statistics and physical literacy VAS (PL VAS) domain scores. This study is expected to be a valuable resource for judo coaches and coach education programmes.}, number={2}, publisher={Hasan ŞAHAN}