Bio-banding in Sport: Applications to Competition, Talent Identification, and Strength and Conditioning of Youth Athletes

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Author
Cumming, S.P.
Lloyd, Rhodri S.
Oliver, Jon
Eisenmann, J.C.
Malina, R.M.
Date
2017-04-01Acceptance date
2017-01-10
Type
Article
Publisher
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
ISSN
1524-1602
1533-4295 (ESSN)
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Bio-banding is the process of grouping athletes on the basis of attributes associated with growth and maturation, rather than chronological age. Children of the same age may vary considerably in biological maturation with some individuals maturing well in advance or delay of their peers. The timing of maturation has important implications for competition, talent identification and training. Increased awareness and interest in the subject of maturation has sparked a renewed interest in the study and application of bio-banding. This overview describes the purpose and process of bio-banding, potential benefits and limitations, and also presents some recent advances in its application in youth sports.
Journal/conference proceeding
Strength and Conditioning Journal;
Citation
Cumming, S.P., Lloyd, R.S., Oliver, J.L., Eisenmann, J.C. and Malina, R.M. (2017) 'Bio-banding in sport: applications to competition, talent identification, and strength and conditioning of youth athletes', Strength & Conditioning Journal, 39(2), pp.34-47
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This article was published in Strength & Conditioning Journal on 01 April 2017 available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000281
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Cardiff Metropolitan University (Grant ID: Cardiff Metropolian (Internal))
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