Volume 9(6): April, 2004

THE YOUNG ATHLETE 3

This sixth issue of Volume 9 of Coaching Science Abstracts reviews articles concerned with children and adolescents in activity. This is the third issue concerning this topic, the previous isuses being The Young Athlete and The Young Athlete 2.

This issue is divided into articles concerning children (prepubescent individuals), adolescents, and children and adolescents together.

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    CHILDREN

  1. 1 RM TESTING CAN BE CONDUCTED WITH CHILDREN

    Bauer, G., Carson, G., Tziallas, M., Westcott, W., & Faigenbaum, A. (1999). One repetition maximum strength testing in 5 to 11 year old children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 223.

  2. WINGATE TEST PREDICTS SPRINT ABILITY IN YOUNG BOYS

    Alumuzaini, K. S., Alghamdi, A., Suliman, M., & Dafterdar, M. (1999). Optimizing peak and mean power does not make the Wingate test a better predictor of sprint ability. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 224.

  3. 20-M SHUTTLE RUN PREDICTS VO2max

    Williford, H. N., Scharff-Olson, M., Duey, W. J., Pugh, S., & Barksdale, J. M. (1999). Physiological status and prediction of cardiovascular fitness in highly trained youth soccer athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 13, 10-15.

  4. HIGH CHO CONCENTRATIONS IN DRINKS SUPPRESS DRINK INTAKE

    Wilk, B., Brien, E., & Bar-Or, O. (1999). Carbohydrate drink content and voluntary drinking pattern in boys exercising in the heat. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 1484.

  5. CHILDREN'S STRENGTH IMPROVED BETTER WITH HIGH-REPETITION TRAINING

    Faigenbaum, A., LaRosa-Loud, R., Bauer, G., Carson, J., Tziallas, M. & Westcott, W. (1999). Effects of different resistance training protocols on muscular strength and endurance in children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 1595.

  6. CHILDREN RESPOND TO ENDURANCE TRAINING SIMILARLY, BUT TO A LESSER EXTENT, THAN ADULTS

    Rowland, T., Wehnert, M., & Miller, K. (2000). Cardiac responses to exercise in competitive child cyclists. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32, 747-752.

  7. ISOMETRIC RESPONSE MECHANISMS CONSISTENT ACROSS FEMALES

    Smith, D. L., Kocher, B. E., Kolesnikoff, A. L., & Rowland, T. W. (2000). Cardiovascular response to isometric contractions in girls and young women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 331.

  8. RPE CAN BE USED WITH CHILDREN

    Larson, S., Andreacci, J., Klebez, J., Brinkert, R., LeMura, L. M., & von Duvillard, S. P. (2000) Three different ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) and heart rate in young children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 333.

  9. HEART RATES NOT A VALID MEASURE OF ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN

    Dale, D. L., & Corbin, C. (2000). Using accelerometers and hart-rate monitors in elementary physical education: findings and future challenges. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 340.

  10. PLYOMETRICS IMPROVES JUMPING IN BOYS

    Diallo, O., Dore, E., & Van Praagh, E. (2000). Effects of jump training and detraining on athletic performance in prepubescent boys. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 1365.

  11. CHILDREN'S STRENGTH TRAINING REQUIRES RELATIVELY HIGHER REPETITIONS

    Faigenbaum, A., O'Connell, J., Glover, S., Larosa Lound, R., & Westcott, W. (2000). Comparison of different resistance training protocols on upper body strength and endurance development in children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 1366.

  12. AEROBIC TRAINING IN CHILDREN INFLUENCES ANAEROBIC PERFORMANCE

    Obert, P., Mandigout, M., Vinet, A., & Courteix, D. (2001). Effect of a 13-week aerobic training programme on the maximal power developed during a force-velocity test in prepubertal boys and girls. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 22, 442-446.

  13. FUNCTIONS OF CHILDREN THAT ARE DIFFERENT TO THOSE OF ADULTS

    Cabrera, M. E., & Bar-Or, O. (2001). Are children better 'biological machines' than adults? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(5), Supplement abstract 1.

  14. CHILDREN DERIVE BENEFITS FROM YEAR ROUND SPORTING ACTIVITY

    Hoffman, J. R., & Kang, R. (2001) Effect of recreational sport participation on components of athletic performance in prepubescent children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(5), Supplement abstract 209.

  15. RECOVERY HEART RATE IS NOT RELATED TO CHILDREN'S AEROBIC FITNESS

    Anderson, C. S., Mahon, A. D., & Brooker, M. J. (2001). Heart rate recovery in children following aerobic exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(5), Supplement abstract 1759.

  16. AUGMENTED FEEDBACK ASSISTS CHILDREN TO LEARN COMPLEX TASKS

    Fredenburg, K. B., Lee, A. M., & Solmon, M. (2001). The effects of augmented feedback on students' perceptions and performance. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 72, 232-242.

  17. OBESE CHILDREN BURN MORE FAT IN EXERCISE

    Dube, J. J., Andreacci, J. L., Robertson, R. J., Goss, F. L., & Arslanian, S. (2002). Comparison of substrate utilization during treadmill exercise in children varying in body mass index. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), Supplement abstract 782.

  18. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPROVES CHILDREN'S COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

    Sibley, B. A., & Etnier, J. L. The effects of physical activity on cognition in children: A meta-analysis. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), Supplement abstract 1198.

  19. CHILDREN INCREASE STRENGTH WITH ONE TRAINING SESSION PER WEEK

    Hetrick, A., Maziekas, M., Cole, P., & LeMura, L. (2002). High versus low frequency resistance training in 7- to 10-year-old children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), Supplement abstract 1614.

  20. CHILDREN'S STRENGTH TRAINING SHOULD BE AT LEAST TWICE PER WEEK

    Faigenbaum, A. D., Milliken, L. A., Loud, R. L., Burak, B. T., Doherty, C. L., & Westcott, W. L. (2002). Comparison of 1 and 2 days per week of strength training in children. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 73, 416-424.

    ADOLESCENTS

  21. RESISTANCE-TRAINED HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES DO NOT BENEFIT FROM CREATINE

    Quackenbush, A., Locascio, F., Gorman, M., Wygand, J., & Otto, R. M. (1999). The effects of creatine supplementation on muscular strength and body composition of high school athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 357.

  22. YOUTH ATHLETES AND PARENTS PREFER DIFFERENT COACHING STYLES

    Martin, S. B., Jackson, A. W., Richardson, P. A., & Weiller, K. H. (1999). Coaching preferences of adolescent youths and their parents. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 11, 247-262.

  23. CHO DRINKS SPARE ENDOGENOUS GLUCOSE IN ENDURANCE EXERCISE

    Riddell, M. C., Heigenhauser, G. J., & Bar-Or, O. (1999). Glucose intake spares endogenous carbohydrate and contributes to the energy demand of exercise in boys. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 879.

  24. THEORIES OF EXCITATION ARE NOT RELATED IN SWIMMERS

    Davis, J. E., & Cox, R. H. (2000). Interpreting direction of anxiety within Hanin's Individual Zone of Optimal Functioning. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 407.

  25. SOCCER TRAINING DOES NOT IMPROVE ANAEROBIC PERFORMANCE IN BOYS

    AL_Hazzaa, H. M., AL-Refaee, S. A., Almuzaini, K. S., Sulaiman, M. A., & Dafterdar, M. Y. (2000). Anaerobic performance of adolescents vs adults: Effect of age and soccer training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 1367.

  26. AGE-GROUP SWIMMERS PHYSICALLY DEVELOP IN AN UNBALANCED MANNER

    Astrab, J., Small, E., & Kerner, M. S. (2001). Muscle strength and flexibility in young elite swimmers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(5), Supplement abstract 1924.

  27. STRENGTH TRAINING NOT USEFUL FOR ADOLESCENT CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS

    Chen, S., Gaskill, S. E., Nesser, T. W., Walker, A. J., & Serfass, R. C. (2001). Gender comparisons of responses to upper body strength training in adolescent cross-country skiers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(5), Supplement abstract 57.

  28. PLYOMETRICS INCREASE JUMPING ABILITY IN ADOLESCENT MALES

    Matavulj, D., Kukolj, M., Ugarhovic, D., Tihanyi, J., & Jaric, S. (2001). Effects of plyometric training on jumping performance in junior basketball players. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 41, 159-164.

  29. YOUNG ATHLETES NEED TO INCREASE CONSUMPTION OF GREEN AND YELLOW VEGETABLES

    Kimura, M., Kobata, T., Inoue, K., Hasegawa, I., & Higuchi, M. (2002). The relationship between carotenoid status and green and yellow vegetables intake in young soccer players. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), Supplement abstract 1075.

  30. IN ADOLESCENCE, BOYS IMPROVE MARKEDLY IN SKILL DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS GIRLS IMPROVE LESS

    Hewett, T. E., Myer, G. D., & Ford, K. R. (2002). The influence of growth and pubertal maturation on neuromuscular performance in high-risk female athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), Supplement abstract 1384.

    CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

  31. DEVELOPMENTAL AGE DOES NOT MODIFY STRENGTH TRAINING EFFECTS IN MALES

    Pfeiffer, R. D., & Francis, R. S. (1986). Effects of strength training on muscle developing in prepubescent, pubescent, and postpubescent males. The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 14, 134-143.

  32. GENDER DIFFERENCES IN SPRINT AND ENDURANCE RUNNING EVENTS

    Nasca, M. M., & Protas, F. J. (2000). Speed versus endurance performance evaluations in competitive athletic youth: Age and gender related comparisons. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 1822.

  33. BOYS INCREASE STROKE VOLUME MORE THAN GIRLS

    Callister, R., & McLaren, P. (2001). Influence of gender and maturation on the stroke volume response to exercise in children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 33(5), Supplement abstract 204.

  34. HEIGHT IS IMPORTANT FOR AGE-GROUP SPRINT SWIMMING

    Simmons, S. E., Pettibone, A. J., & Stager, J. M (2002). Determinants of sprint swim performance in adolescent swimmers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), Supplement abstract 151.

  35. PREPUBESCENT AND ADOLESCENT ATHLETES COMBAT HEAT DIFFERENTLY AT COMPETITIONS

    Grove, A. J., Gomez, J. E., & Holcomb, R. A. (2002). Fluid intake, exertion, and dehydration in youth track athletes in extreme conditions. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), Supplement abstract 770.

  36. PREPBUERTAL BOYS PERFORM REPEATED SPRINTS CONSISTENTLY

    Duche, P., Ratel, S., Hennegrave, A., Van Praagh, E., & Bedu, M. (2002). Effect of age on the time course of cycling peak power during repeated sprints. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), Supplement abstract 793.

  37. INTENSIVE DISTANCE TRAINING DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH NORMAL GROWTH

    Eisenmann, J. C., & Malina, R. M. (2002). Growth status and estimated growth rate of young distance runners. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 23, 168-173.

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