Opinion
The Effects of Growth and Somatic Maturation on Physical Health and Athletic Performance
Author(s): Florence Wilson*
Physical performance is influenced by both the processes of growth and maturity, which are connected. In studies of growth and performance, chronologic age is frequently used as the standard. The growth, maturity, and performance status of people belonging to the same chronologic age, particularly during the pubertal years, however, vary significantly. This chapter focuses on how performance, growth, and maturation interact during childhood and adolescence... Read More»
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