Sports science is the study of how the human body functions during sport and what things can be done to enhance it. It’s a comprehensive discipline that includes but is not limited to, the study of nutrition, psychology, technology, biomechanics.
As the world of sports science is very complex, our aim is to simplify it so that coaches, athletes, and everybody else can understand how to it in order to optimally enhance sporting performance.
Early Sports Specialisation The concept of specialising in only one sport from a young age. Contents of Article Summary What is early specialisation? What are the issues associated with early specialisation? What are … Read more
Skill Acquisition This article describes what skill acquisition is in a simple manner, including best practice. Contents of Article Summary What is Skill Acquisition? Why is skill acquisition important? Stages of motor learning … Read more
Elevation Training Masks By looking at the science and research, this article shows whether these masks work or not. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What is an Elevation Training Mask? Do Elevation Training … Read more
MONITORING GROWTH Sports performance professionals may find it useful to monitor anthropometrics, such as height and weight, in order to determine if a child is growing adequately or experiencing abnormal growth. Contents of … Read more
Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scans Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scans determine body composition by passing low-radiation X-ray beams through tissues, with varying energy absorption allowing the practitioner to determine both tissue type and … Read more
Neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity refers to our brain remodelling, adapting, and organising after the practice of a motor skill. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What is Neuroplasticity? Why is Neuroplasticity Important for Sport? Issues with … Read more
Hydration Testing Many forms of hydration testing exist, most of which are discussed in this article. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What is Hydration testing? Why is Hydration testing important? How is Hydration … Read more
Youth Strength Training The importance of youths participating in regular strength training. Contents of Article Summary Is strength training appropriate for young athletes? Strength Training and Athletic Performance Strength Training and Health When … Read more
Maturation Maturation is simply the process of children growing and obtaining adult stature. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What is Maturation? How does Maturation affect Performance? How to Measure Maturation Future Research Conclusion … Read more
MONITORING FATIGUE Monitoring fatigue can provide important feedback needed to adjust training loads accordingly. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What is Fatigue? Why is Monitoring Fatigue important? How to Monitor Fatigue Future Research … Read more
ACUTE:CHRONIC WORKLOAD RATIO Learn how to monitor training workloads with the acute:chronic workload ratio. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What is the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio? The 2 Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio Models What can … Read more
BODY COMPOSITION TESTING A review of the many ways to measure an athletes body composition. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What is Body Composition Testing? How is Body Composition measured? Issues with Body … Read more
BIO-BANDING A way to group youngsters by physicality rather than by age. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What is Bio-Banding? Why is Bio-Banding important? How do we Bio-Band athletes? Issues with Bio-Banding Future … Read more
Relative Age Effect The relative age effect is a phenomenon in which children born in, or close to, a critical age cut-off period may have an advantage in both athletic and academic endeavours. … Read more
PEAK WEIGHT VELOCITY Peak weight velocity represents the greatest rate of change in body mass. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What is the Peak Weight Velocity? What causes PWV? Why is PWV important … Read more
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