Early Specialization in Youth Sport: A Study in Biomechanical Prospective

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Published: Apr 1, 2019
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Early Sports Specialization, Role, Sport

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Dr. Meenakshi Tripathi

Assistant Professor, Physical Education, Krishna Devi Girls Degree College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

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Researchers are contentious over the role of early specializations in the growth of sport skills. Although there are strong signs that preparation is related to a degree of skill, an emphasis on specific training was related to some detrimental effects during the early stage of the growth phase. Diversified engagement in a variety of sports in early growth phases was described as a theoretical solution to early specialization.

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2019): International Journal of Physical Education & Sports Sciences (IJOPESS)

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