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Cardiac Structure and Function in Young Athletes
The aim of the study was to examine the effects of a long-term endurance-training on resting and exercising cardiac responses on male adolescents. The sample consisted of 13 endurance-trained and 7 non-athletic male adolescents (x +\- SE, age = 15.33 +/- 0.33 and 15.15 +/- 0.23 years, …
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Sporting competitiveness & gender stereotyping among young athletes
… at the very heart of the definition of sport, athletes are often asked to act competitively to achieve success. However, behaviors marked as competitive can often contradict the societal norms of femininity resulting in sporting females frequently receiving conflicting messages on how to act. …
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Young athletes' perceptions of playing through pain
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Interaction between stress and immunity during a week leading to competition in young athletes
… stress was relatively low in these peri-pubertal athletes, it is concluded that in the absence of high cortisol levels mucosal immunity is unaffected in young athletes prior to competition.
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Actual and perceived coaches' sportspersonship behaviours and their relationship with young athletes' sportspersonship orientations
… can influence the psychosocial development of athletes. Perceived coaches" behaviours have been shown to predict the self-reported unsportspersonlike behaviours of young athletes (Shields et aI., 2007). However, very few studies have examined actual coaches' sportspersonship behaviours …
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The role of goal orientations, perceived ability, and situational factors in determining participation motivation in young athletes
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7-8 metų vaikų, turinčių kompleksinę negalią, motorinių įgūdžių plėtotė taikant ,,Jaunieji atletai" programą /
The effect of ,,the young athletes” program on the development of motor skills of 7-8 year old children with complex disabilities The research carried out the analysis of 7-8 year old children with complex disabilities as well as the importance of the identification of basic motor skills and their …
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The Loss of Play in Organized Youth Sports
… experience the sport at an intrinsic level. Young athletes are taught at an early age the significance of extrinsic rewards and motivators. Because of these extrinsic rewards young athletes lose their desire to explore the sport on a more intimate level. They perform robotically the skills …
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The Loss of Play in Organized Youth Sports
… experience the sport at an intrinsic level. Young athletes are taught at an early age the significance of extrinsic rewards and motivators. Because of these extrinsic rewards young athletes lose their desire to explore the sport on a more intimate level. They perform robotically the skills …
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JAUNŲJŲ SPORTININKŲ MOTYVACIJOS SPORTUI YPATUMAI: LYTIES, AMŽIAUS IR SPORTO ŠAKOS ASPEKTAI /
Reculiarities motivation of young athletes to sport in the aspect of gender, age and sports branch have been analysed in the Master‘s final work. Rapid biological, social, intellectual and sportive maturity of the person performing influence on thinking, behaviour, self-expression, worth …
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Flow: Family Dynamics and Adolescent Experiences in Soccer
… been recognition that it is important to study young athletes, little is known about parental involvement. Thus, my three main research questions are: (a) How do adolescents experience their participation in soccer? (b) What are the family dynamics, as expressed by parents, related to …
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Youth athlete protection in regard to the European sports charter and the code of ethics
For many youth athletes sport is an enjoyable activity but not for everyone. Some will have their lives destroyed during those years when they are active in sport. Prevention of the abuse that occurs against children and young people is high on the political agenda in many countries in Europe. …
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A comparison of the effectiveness of the modified with the traditional approach to junior netball
… two approaches to netball were made in terms of young athletes' skill level, self-esteem and self-competence, anxiety and attitudes as well as coaches' behaviours at matches and training sessions.
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Review of Clinical and Molecular Characteristics and Effects and A Clinical Case Study
… the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. Mutations of the myosin-binding protein C (cMyBP-C) have been targeted as one of the most prevalent causes of this disease, and the deactivating effects of such mutant forms on the quality control ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) …
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Using imagery to predict self-confidence and anxiety in young elite athletes
… to study the psychological development of these athletes. Imagery is one strategy that may be used by young athletes in controlling arousal levels in competition (Weiss, 1991). Although there has been a great deal of research examining the use of imagery by adult athletes (Hall, 2001), there have …
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An Examination of Working Memory, Spatial Awareness and Expertise in Athletes, Non-Athletes and Sports-Fans
… movement techniques is undoubtedly important in young athletes' sport performance. However, in sports that are more heavily reliant on open skills, cognitive factors, such as working memory (WM), attention, and spatial awareness, are more likely to become a barrier for proficiency than form or …
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Influence of Externally Applied Moments and Loads on Knee Kinematics: A Cadaveric Study of Single- and Multi-Axis Loading of the Knee
… severe sports injuries which tend to occur in younger populations. These injuries are quite prevalent, affecting 1 in 3000 Americans. Studies have shown female athletes are two-to-eight times more susceptible to ACL injuries than their male counterparts. ACL injuries are devastating to young …
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Sporto pedagogų ir jaunųjų regbininkų komunikacijos raiška /
… of communication between sports teachers and young rugby players. Bachelor‘s thesis. Vilnius University, Šiauliai Academy, Šiauliai. The bachelor's thesis analyzes the concepts of the communication process and the competence of teachers, the development of professional communication of sports …
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Dynamic Postural Stability During Gait Initiation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: The Influence of Walking Velocity
… CAI and 14 (M8:F6) control subjects (healthy young athletes, HYA). CAI was assessed using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) tool. Control subjects had no history of any LAS. Data was collected using two non-conducting forceplates and an electromagnetic tracking system. Subjects …
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Exploring Youth Athletes Preferred Leadership Styles and Behaviours of Sport Coaches
… a teacher in the classroom. The consideration of young athletes’ preferences of their coach can aid in the development of life skills, positive development, and retention of youth in sport; which are only some of the outcomes and benefits from experiences gained throughout sport programs (Carson & …
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