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 …

Sport participation can play an important and positive role in the health and development of
children and youth. One area that has recently been receiving greater attention is the role …

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 …

Background To understand the multiple and wide-ranging impacts of intensified youth sport,
the need for a holistic approach to athlete development has recently been advocated. Sports …

Abstract Purpose of Review The goal of the present paper is to provide a comprehensive
overview of mental health concerns in young athletes, with a focus on common disorders, as …

At a developmental age, adequate physical activity is fundamental to overall health and well-
being and preventing obesity. Moreover, establishing active behavior can help children and …

Health effects of vegetarian and vegan diets are well known. However, data is sparse in
terms of their appropriateness for the special nutritional demands of endurance runners …

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published position papers, a subject review,
guidelines, and textbook chapters regarding the use of performance-enhancing substances …

Background High-level sports have been described as a risk situation for mental health
problems and substance misuse. This, however, has been sparsely studied for problem …

Background This review aims to update the influences of sport modalities, sport
performance, and non-exercise-related determinant, on eating patterns and nutrient intake …