Athletic identity (AI), the degree of personal connection to sport, is well-described in adult
research; however, this social trait has been less studied in younger age groups. This …

Context: There is increased growth in sports participation across the globe. Sports
specialization patterns, which include year-round training, participation on multiple teams of …

Despite the well-recognised benefits of sport, there are also negative influences on athlete
health, well-being and integrity caused by non-accidental violence through harassment and …

The health, fitness and other advantages of youth sports participation are well recognised.
However, there are considerable challenges for all stakeholders involved—especially youth …

Background: Early sport specialization is not a requirement for success at the highest levels
of competition and is believed to be unhealthy physically and mentally for young athletes. It …

Background To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological data of
injuries in male and female youth football players. Methods Searches were performed in …

Background: Recommendations exist to encourage safe youth participation in sport. These
recommendations include not specializing in 1 sport, limiting participation to less than 8 …

Sports specialization is becoming the norm in youth sports for a variety of reasons. When
sports specialization occurs too early, detrimental effects may occur, both physically and …

For this report, organized sport is defined as physical activity that is directed by adult or
youth leaders and involves rules and formal practice and competition. School and club …

OBJECTIVE: To complete a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to
determine if sport specialization is associated with overuse musculoskeletal injuries. DATA …