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
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
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
PEAK HEIGHT VELOCITY PHV is the period of time a child experiences the largest increase in stature. Contents of Article Summary Introduction What is Peak Height Velocity (PHV)? What causes the PHV? Why … Read more
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