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Mitchell, Siobhan B.; Haase, Anne M.; Cumming, Sean P.; Malina, Robert M. – Research in Dance Education, 2017
The pubertal transition can present an interesting paradox for the young dancer, with growth and maturation leading to improvements in some areas such as strength and power and detriment to others, such as flexibility and co-ordination. These challenges highlight the need to consider the interactions among biological, psychological and…
Descriptors: Dance, Transitional Programs, Puberty, Maturity (Individuals)
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Cumming, Sean P.; Sherar, Lauren B.; Gammon, Catherine; Standage, Martyn; Malina, Robert M. – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 2012
This study examined differences in physical activity and physical self-concept between the least and most biologically mature female adolescents within chronological age and academic year groups. A total of 252 British female adolescents (M age = 12.9 years; SD = 0.7) in Years 7-9 completed self-report measures to assess physical activity and…
Descriptors: Females, Physical Activities, Maturity (Individuals), Adolescents