Looking beyond relative age to understand relative advantage and disadvantage in talent development
In this perspective article, we argue for a broader consideration of relative advantages and disadvantages in youth sport; a lens that considers the complex biopsychosocial factors that influence athlete development beyond relative age. We begin with a brief overview of Relative Age Effects (RAEs),...
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| Main Authors: | Liam Sweeney, Alfonso de la Rubia, Jamie Taylor, Christian Thue Bjørndal |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Sports and Active Living |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2024.1470944/full |
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