Background Talent identification (TID) programs are an integral part of the selection process
for elite-level athletes. While many sport organizations utilize TID programs, there does not …

Of growing concern to sport researchers is the practice of youth sport athletes specializing in
sport at a young age. Sport specialization is characterized by year-round training in a single …

The modern-day landscape of Olympic and Professional sport is arguably more competitive
than ever. One consequence of this is the increased focus on identifying and developing …

Many children strive to attain excellence in sport. However, although talent identification and
development programmes have gained popularity in recent decades, there remains a lack of …

The transformation of talented youngsters into senior world-beaters is a topic of interest for
practitioners and researchers alike. Unfortunately there is a dearth of research to guide the …

In November 2005, the International Olympic Committee's Medical Commission issued a
statement on Training the elite child athlete recommending that “more scientific research be …

Современный спорт характеризуется интенсивными физическими, психическими и
эмоциональными нагрузками, оставляя все меньше времени для отдыха и …

Osteoporosis is a serious health problem that diminishes quality of life and levies a financial
burden on those who fear and experience bone fractures. Physical activity as a way to …

Entrepreneurial marketing of sport increases demands on sport development officers to
identify talented individuals for specialist development at the youngest possible age. Talent …

Sport Interactive is a talent identification (TI) program that matches young people to sports
based on proficiency on 11 simple physical and performance tasks. An evaluation of the …