Biological maturity vs. relative age: Independent impact onphysical performance in male and female youth handball players
Alfonso de la Rubia, Adam Leight Kelly, Jorge García, Jorge Lorenzo Calvo, Daniel Mon‐López, Sergio Maroto‐Izquierdo
Abstract
> 0.05). Overall, maturity status had greater impacts on the tests of physical performance than relative age. Stakeholders should monitor the maturity status of young handball players to avoid physical performance biases that do not allow them to develop their sporting potential.
Topics & Concepts
Maturity (psychological)PsychologyDemographyMedicinePhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapyDevelopmental psychologySociologySports Performance and TrainingSports injuries and preventionGenetics and Physical Performance