Estrogens and androgens influence the growth and maintenance of the mammalian
skeleton and are responsible for its sexual dimorphism. Estrogen deficiency at menopause …

Biological maturation can be defined as the timing and tempo of progress to achieving a
mature state. The estimation of age of peak height velocity (PHV) or percentage of final …

Abstract Lloyd, RS, Oliver, JL, Faigenbaum, AD, Myer, GD, and De Ste Croix, MBA.
Chronological age vs. biological maturation: Implications for exercise programming in youth …

Background: The relationship of childhood overweight (OW) and obesity (OB) with motor
skill and coordination is gaining due attention; however, longitudinal evidence is currently …

Objectives The validity of sporting talent is hotly contested by those working, watching, and
participating in sport in its variety of forms. Despite considerable research attention to …

This study attempted to validate an anthropometric equation for predicting age at peak
height velocity (APHV) in 193 Polish boys followed longitudinally 8–18 years (1961–1972) …

We report the morphology (height, weight, body fat, body mass index), fitness (strength,
speed, agility, flexibility), and soccer-specific (dribbling) and non-specific motor coordination …

Objective. The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in gross motor
coordination in healthy-weight, overweight, and obese children of different ages. Methods …

Puberty is a period of development characterized by partially concurrent changes which
includes growth acceleration, alteration in body composition and appearance of secondary …

This study aimed to determine the effects of combined resistance training and plyometrics on
physical performance in under-15 soccer players. One team (n= 20) followed a 6-week …