Effects of Physical Training on Youth Athletes' Physical Performance, Health and Well-Being
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 June 2024 | Viewed by 900
Special Issue Editors
Interests: youth sports; biological maturation; talent; movement variability
Interests: assessment and development of strength, power, multidirectional speed; injury prevention; maturation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Childhood and adolescence are thought to be critical periods in the development of physical capacities and the promotion of positive physiological, morphological, health and wellbeing adaptations in youth athletes as part of a long-term athlete development strategy.
In this Special Issue, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the acute and longitudinal effects of various training interventions, such as resistance, plyometric, energy system, or multidirectional speed training, on the overall development of physical performance, health, and well-being in youth athletes. Each article will provide a unique perspective, employing experimental, observational, or longitudinal study designs, and consider quantitative assessments of athletic performance metrics, health markers, injury surrogate measures and/or a qualitative exploration of athletes' perceptual and psychological experiences. We also welcome applied reviews that provide examples of and recommendations regarding how to best enhance physical performance, mitigate injury risk, and improve health and well-being in youth athletes.
Researchers and practitioners alike will find valuable insights within this Special Issue, with the overall aim of providing evidence-based strategies that are able to optimize the development of youth athletes. The findings presented in this Special Issue contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding effective training protocols, fostering a holistic approach to youth sports that prioritizes not only performance excellence, but also the well-being of the athletes.
Prof. Dr. Jorge Arede
Dr. Thomas Dos'Santos
Prof. Dr. Oliver Gonzalo-Skok
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biological maturation
- strength
- endurance
- speed
- sleep
- psychosocial
- physical activity
- conditioning
- long-term athlete development
- body composition
