The role of growth and maturation during adolescence on team-selection and short-term sports participation

• Main Authors: Adam D. G. Baxter-Jones (Author), Erin N. Barbour-Tuck (Author), Donovan Dale (Author), Lauren B. Sherar (Author), Camilla J. Knight (Author), Sean P. Cumming (Author), Leah J. Ferguson (Author), Kent C. Kowalski (Author), M. Louise Humbert (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background During adolescence, deselection from sport occurs during team try-outs when month of birth, stage of growth and maturation may influence selection. Aim The purpose of this study was to identify differences in growth and maturity related factors between those selected and deselected in you...