An Investigation into the Use of a Movement Assessment Protocol for Under-14 Rugby League Players in a Talent Development Environment

Morley, David; Pyke, Daniel; Till, Kevin

doi:10.1260/1747-9541.10.4.623

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“…Of these, 23 demonstrated advantages in these characteristics for athletes born closer to the beginning of the category year. However, it was found that relatively younger athletes with an early biological maturation have a disadvantage in anthropometric measurement and can match or have disadvantages in relation to performance in physical tests (Bliss & Brickley, 2011;Gutiérrez Díaz del Campo, et al, 2010;Votteler & Höner, 2014;Morley, et al, 2015;Figueiredo, et al, 2019). The researchers found that the observed differences regarding anthropometric data, physical performance, and maturation occur predominantly between the ages of 11 and 16, more precisely the pubertal commonly practiced in most countries, grouping athletes not only by chronological age, but also by weight, height, and mobility between competitive levels.…”

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The Relative Age Effect in invasion team sports: A systematic review in youth sports

Silva

Leonardo

Rodrigues

et al. 2022

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The difference in birth dates between athletes of the same age can result in an advantage for the relatively older one. This is referred to as the relative age effect (RAE). This effect can interfere in the practice of children and youth athletes and can also influence their training and development to reach a high level of the sport. This study aimed to review previous research based on the following question: “What are the influences and consequences of the RAE in the sports practice of youth athletes in invasion team sports?” The method used was a systematic literature review based on the PRISMA method. The descriptors relative age effect AND sport were used on the CAPES Periodicals Portal and Pub Med platforms. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria and performing the necessary analyses, 82 articles were included in the study. It was found that the high competitive level, the sport’s popularity, coaches’ perception, and biological characteristics, primarily in the puberty period, have the greatest influence on the relative age effect and interfere in the permanence and sports careers of youth athletes.

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The Relative Age Effect in invasion team sports: A systematic review in youth sports

Silva

Leonardo

Rodrigues

et al. 2022

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Differences in the Movement Skills and Physical Qualities of Elite Senior and Academy Rugby League Players

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Till

Weaving

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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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The aim of the present study was to investigate (a) the differences in the movement skills and physical qualities between academy and senior rugby league players, and (b) the relationships between movement skills and physical qualities. Fifty-five male rugby league players (Senior, n=18; Under 19 n=23; Under 16, n=14) undertook a physical testing battery including anthropometric (stature & body mass), strength (isometric mid-thigh pull; IMTP) and power (countermovement jump; CMJ) qualities, alongside the athletic ability assessment (AAA; comprised of overhead squat, double lunge, single-leg Romanian deadlift, press-up and pull-up exercises). Univariate analysis of variance demonstrated significant (p<0.001) differences in body mass, IMTP peak force, CMJ mean power, and AAA movement skills between groups. The greatest observed differences for total movement skills, peak force and mean power were identified between Under 16 and 19 academy age groups. Spearman's rank correlation coefficients demonstrated a significant moderate (r=0.31) relationship between peak force and total movement skill. Furthermore, trivial (r=0.01) and small (r=0.13; r=0.22) relationships were observed between power qualities and total movement skill. These findings highlight that both movement skills and physical qualities differentiate between academy age groups, and provides comparative data for English senior and academy rugby league players.

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An Investigation into the Use of a Movement Assessment Protocol for Under-14 Rugby League Players in a Talent Development Environment

Cited by 2 publications

References 35 publications

The Relative Age Effect in invasion team sports: A systematic review in youth sports

The Relative Age Effect in invasion team sports: A systematic review in youth sports

Differences in the Movement Skills and Physical Qualities of Elite Senior and Academy Rugby League Players

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