Reprint

Sports Science in Children

Edited by
May 2024
266 pages
  • ISBN978-3-7258-1250-9 (Hardback)
  • ISBN978-3-7258-1249-3 (PDF)

This is a Reprint of the Special Issue Sports Science in Children that was published in

Biology & Life Sciences
Medicine & Pharmacology
Public Health & Healthcare
Summary

In recent times, research and technological advancements have opened an unprecedented window of opportunity for sports science to play a pivotal role in the holistic well-being of children. By harnessing the power of sports science, we can not only design, implement, and evaluate sports programs for young athletes but also address broader aspects of their health; therefore, the contemporary role of sports scientists in nurturing young talent cannot be understated, as they promote the most effective and efficient methods to support long-term sport and personal development. By integrating sports science principles into children’s health initiatives, we not only contribute to long-term sustained athletic performance but also foster comprehensive health outcomes . With appropriate immediate, short-term, and long-term interventions, we can enhance athletes’ adaptability to navigate the complex and ever-changing competitive landscape.

Format
  • Hardback
License and Copyright
© 2024 by the authors; CC BY-NC-ND license
Keywords
observational methodology; match analysis; football; youth development; technical demands; talent selection; Relative Age Effect; maturation; performance; soccer; combat sports; dropout; experience; performance; playing-up; periodisation; talent; identification; development; selection; football; non-planned agility; pre-planned agility; anthropometry; children; RAE; rugby football union; talent development; athlete development; cultural context; talent identification; ultrasonography; bone age; biological maturity; youth sport; talent development; meta-assessment; bidirectional feedback; flexible planning; qualitative randomized study; volleyball; talent development; talent identification; bio-banding; relative age effect; talent development systems; sport performance; challenge; football; age; field zone; passing; receive; physical fitness; performance data; speed; power; youth athletic development; perception–action; training tasks; technical performance; ball control; passing behaviour; team sports; sport; children; training; competition; scaling equipment; youth; resistance training; motor development; musculoskeletal adaptation; physical fitness; training; skill acquisition; performance improvement; motor learning; athlete development; pathways; early diversification; early specialisation; practice; play; youth sports; ecological dynamics; coaching; department of methodology; transdisciplinarity; skill adaptation; ecological enrichment; affordances; knowledge to action; pilot test; character development; partnership research; n/a

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