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What Variables Differentiate between Selected and Not Selected High-Performance Adolescent Track and Field Athletes?

Antonio Eugenio Velez, Juan Alfonso Garcia Roca, Raquel Vaquero Cristobal

Journal
Journal of Human Kinetics
DOI
10.5114/jhk/193995
Study type
cross-sectional descriptive-correlational study
Population
adolescent track and field athletes
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Abstract

Early detection of young talent and athlete development programs lack reliable and valid indicators that can predict future success. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to analyse the differences between selected and unselected athletes to define the determinant factors, as well as the...

Description

The study analyzes differences between selected and unselected athletes to define determinant factors for athletic success.