Accuracy of maturity prediction equations in individual elite male football players

• Main Authors: Jan Willem (AJW) (Author), Nikki Rommers (Author), Johan Pion (Author), Sean P. Cumming (Author), Roland Rössler (Author), Eva D'Hondt (Author), Matthieu Lenoir (Author), Geert J.P. Savelsbergh (Author), Robert M. Malina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Equations predicting age at peak height velocity (APHV) are often used to assess somatic maturity and to adjust training load accordingly. However, information on the intra-individual accuracy of APHV in youth athletes is not available. Aim The purpose of this study is to assess the accur...