Implications for Training in Youth: Is Specialization Benefiting Kids?

by Yann Le Meur, PhD
Other May 2017

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Sports specialization youth training youth strength training infographics

Early sports specialization has been a controversial topic in the field of sports medicine, training, and conditioning. Recent studies report increased sports-related injuries in single-sport specialized athletes compared with multisport specialized athletes.

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Sports specialization youth training youth strength training infographics

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Implications for Training in Youth: Is Specialization Benefiting Kids?

Early sports specialization has been a controversial topic in the field of sports medicine, training, and conditioning. Recent studies report increased sports-related injuries in single-sport specialized athletes compared with multisport specialized athletes.

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Implications for Training in Youth: Is Specialization Benefiting Kids?

Early sports specialization has been a controversial topic in the field of sports medicine, training, and conditioning. Recent studies report increased sports-related injuries in single-sport specialized athletes compared with multisport specialized athletes.

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Yann Le Meur

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