A longitudinal study of multidimensional performance characteristics related to physical capacities in youth handball

Matthys, SPJ; Vaeyens, R; Fransen, J; Deprez, D; Pion, J; Vandendriessche, J; Vandorpe, B; Lenoir, M; Philippaerts, R

A longitudinal study of multidimensional performance characteristics related to physical capacities in youth handball

Matthys, SPJ Vaeyens, R Fransen, J

Deprez, D Pion, J Vandendriessche, J Vandorpe, B Lenoir, M Philippaerts, R

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Citation:: Journal of Sports Sciences, 2013, 31 (3), pp. 325 - 334
Issue Date:: 2013-02-28

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dc.contributor.author	Matthys, SPJ	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Vaeyens, R	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Fransen, J https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3355-1848	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Deprez, D	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Pion, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Vandendriessche, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Vandorpe, B	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Lenoir, M	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Philippaerts, R	en_US
dc.date.issued	2013-02-28	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Sports Sciences, 2013, 31 (3), pp. 325 - 334	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0264-0414	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/94319
dc.description.abstract	Longitudinal research provides valuable information about change and progress towards elite performance. Unfortunately, there is a lack of longitudinal research in handball. In this study, 94 youth handball players (oldest group: n = 41; age 15-17 and youngest group: n = 53; age 13-15) were followed over a three-year period. Repeated Measures ANCOVA was conducted to reveal longitudinal changes in anthropometry and physical performance between elite and non-elite players, controlling for maturation. Maturation effects were found for anthropometry (P < 0.01) and some physical performance measures in strength and speed (P < 0.05). The lack of significant interaction effects revealed that during the three years of the study the elite players did not improve their physical performance more rapidly than the non-elites. Furthermore, they had a similar anthropometric profile to the non-elites. Elite players performed better on the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery test (P < 0.01; on average 24.0 in the youngest group and 25.2% in the oldest group over the three years) and on the speed and coordination items (P < 0.05; shuttle run: 3.6 and 5.1%; cross hopping: 11.0 and 14.8%, handball-specific shuttle run: 7.6 and 7.7%; slalom dribble test: 10.7 and 8.9%; sprint 30 m: 4.9 and 3.9%). Additionally, Yo-Yo performance and coordination with and without a ball were the most discriminating factors between the playing levels. In conclusion, youth coaches and scouts within team handball should recognise the importance of good skills and an excellent endurance for talent identification purposes. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Sports Sciences	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/02640414.2012.733819	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Sport Sciences	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Analysis of Variance	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Longitudinal Studies	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Physical Endurance	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Movement	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Running	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Sports	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Physical Fitness	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Child	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Muscle Strength	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Athletic Performance	en_US
dc.title	A longitudinal study of multidimensional performance characteristics related to physical capacities in youth handball	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	3	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	31	en_US
utslib.for	1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences	en_US
utslib.for	1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.issue	3	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	31	en_US

Abstract:

Longitudinal research provides valuable information about change and progress towards elite performance. Unfortunately, there is a lack of longitudinal research in handball. In this study, 94 youth handball players (oldest group: n = 41; age 15-17 and youngest group: n = 53; age 13-15) were followed over a three-year period. Repeated Measures ANCOVA was conducted to reveal longitudinal changes in anthropometry and physical performance between elite and non-elite players, controlling for maturation. Maturation effects were found for anthropometry (P < 0.01) and some physical performance measures in strength and speed (P < 0.05). The lack of significant interaction effects revealed that during the three years of the study the elite players did not improve their physical performance more rapidly than the non-elites. Furthermore, they had a similar anthropometric profile to the non-elites. Elite players performed better on the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery test (P < 0.01; on average 24.0 in the youngest group and 25.2% in the oldest group over the three years) and on the speed and coordination items (P < 0.05; shuttle run: 3.6 and 5.1%; cross hopping: 11.0 and 14.8%, handball-specific shuttle run: 7.6 and 7.7%; slalom dribble test: 10.7 and 8.9%; sprint 30 m: 4.9 and 3.9%). Additionally, Yo-Yo performance and coordination with and without a ball were the most discriminating factors between the playing levels. In conclusion, youth coaches and scouts within team handball should recognise the importance of good skills and an excellent endurance for talent identification purposes. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.

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