The Growth and Maturation of the Female Pediatric Athlete

Authors

Amanda Martinez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Liana Chee, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Alyssa Lopez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Raul Castillo, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Diana Navarro, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Alma Olivarez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2018

Abstract

Growth and maturation are two important processes that occur throughout an individual’s childhood and adolescent years. The purpose of this article is to review the dimensions, proportions, stature, body mass, and maturational events of all female pediatric athletes in general. It also serves to identify how early sport specialization and different modes of training of the female pediatric athlete affects her growth and maturation.

Comments

Student publication. Copyright NCSA.

Recommended Citation

Martinez, A., Chee, L., Lopez, A., Castillo, R., Navarro, D., & Olivarez, A. (2018). The Growth and Maturation of the Female Pediatric Athlete. NCSA Coach, 5(3), 30–35.

First Page

30

Last Page

35

Publication Title

NCSA Coach