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Current Sport Organization Guidelines From the AMSSM 2019 Youth Early Sport Specialization Research Summit.
- Source :
- Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach; Jan2022, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p135-141, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Context: Youth athletes may be at elevated risk for adverse health due to sport specialization. Sport organizations have developed guidelines for participation during growth and development. Objective: To assess youth sport development guidelines using a 15-item framework across sport organizations and governing bodies in soccer, basketball, ice hockey, and swimming. Data Sources: English-language results from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2018, from published sport organization guidelines and athlete development plans. Study Selection: Two investigators independently reviewed publications identified from sport organizations. A total of 23 guidelines were incorporated, including 5 general sport organizations and 18 sport-specific guidelines. Study Design: Systematic review. Level of Evidence: Level 4. Data Extraction: Two investigators independently identified all recommendations that fit within a predetermined rubric of recommendations encompassing 4 domains: Psychological Development/Approach, Physical Development/Load, Facilities and Resources, and Timing and Monitoring of Specialization. Sport-specific guidelines on volume were summarized. Results: Sport organizations and sport-specific guidelines had consensus on 2 items out of the 15-item: emphasis on early skill development and access to well-trained coaches. While recommended by all sports organization, multisport participation was emphasized by 3 of 4 sports, excluding soccer. Volume recommendations were inconsistent between and within sports. No group proposed methods to monitor athlete well-being. Conclusion: This review highlights areas of agreement within sport organizations and governing bodies. Creating a framework to guide youth sport specialization may lead to specific and consistent guidelines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SPORTS
EXPERTISE
ATHLETES
ADVERSE health care events
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19417381
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154040378
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/19417381211051383