Maturity Assessment: A Viable Preventive Measure against Physical and Psychological Insult to the Young Athlete?.

Caine, Dennis J.; Broekhoff, Jan

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ERIC Number: EJ358644

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Maturity Assessment: A Viable Preventive Measure against Physical and Psychological Insult to the Young Athlete?

Caine, Dennis J.; Broekhoff, Jan

Physician and Sportsmedicine, v15 n3 p67-70,73-75,78-80 Mar 1987

This review discusses the value of physical maturity assessment as a way to reduce the risk of physical injury and psychological insult to young athletes. Maturity assessments should be included in preparticipation health examinations and the information used by schools and community organizations. (Author/MT)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletics, Injuries, Maturity Tests, Physical Characteristics, Prevention, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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