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Chronological Age, Somatic Maturation and Anthropometric Measures: Association ...
Giudicelli, Bruno B.; Luz, Leonardo G. O.; Sogut, Mustafa; Sarmento, Hugo; Massart, Alain G.; Júnior, Arnaldo C.; Field, Adam; Figueiredo, António J.Sport for children and adolescents must consider growth and maturation to ensure suitable training and competition, and anthropometric variables could be used as bio-banding strategies in youth sport. This investigation aimed to analyze the association between chronological age, biologic maturation, and anthropometric characteristics to explain physical performance of young judo athletes. Sixty-seven judokas (1...
Bio-Banding in Judo: The Mediation Role of Anthropometric Variables on the Matu...
Giudicelli, Bruno B.; Luz, Leonardo G. O.; Sogut, Mustafa; Massart, Alain G.; Júnior, Arnaldo C.; Figueiredo, AntonioYoung judo athletes are bio-banding based on age and body mass and compete in weight classes. The purposes of this study were to investigate the influences of maturation on physical performance in young judokas through controlling the chronological age and body mass, and to examine the mediating role of anthropometric variables. Sixty-seven judokas, aged 11.0-14.7, were measured for 11 anthropometric and seven ...