The Relative Age Effect on Anthropometry, Body Composition, Biological Maturation and Motor Performance in Young Brazilian Soccer Players

Altimari, Juliana Melo; Altimari, Leandro Ricardo; Bortolotti, Henrique; Junior, Adalberto Ferreira; Gabardo, Juliano M.; Buzzachera, Cosme Franklim; Frisselli, Ariobaldo; Moraes, Antônio Carlos de

doi:10.2478/hukin-2021-0017

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“…Therefore, the distribution of youth athletes in competitive categories requires to consider the impact of biological maturation. Nevertheless, a recent study with 146 young soccer players found a significant prevalence of athletes presenting normal maturity status, emphasizing the need for further studies on the impact of biological maturation on youth athletes’ performance ( Altimari et al, 2021 ).…”

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Age and Maturity Effects on Morphological and Physical Performance Measures of Adolescent Judo Athletes

Giudicelli¹,

Luz²,

Santos³

et al. 2021

Journal of Human Kinetics

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Studies assessing age and maturation effects on morphological and physical performance measures of young judokas are scarce. This study aimed to assess the independent and combined effects of chronological age and biological maturation on anthropometry and physical performance of 67 judokas aged 11-14. Participants’ anthropometric profiles were assessed, and physical performance tests were completed. Multivariate analyses of variance revealed an independent effect of age (anthropometry: F = 1.871; p < 0.05; Pillai’s trace = 0.545; η2 p = 0.272; physical performance: F = 2.876; p < 0.01; Pillai’s trace = 0.509; η2 p = 0.254) and maturity (anthropometry: F = 10.085; p < 0.01; Pillai’s trace = 0.669; η2 p = 0.669; physical performance: F = 11.700; p < 0.01; Pillai’s trace = 0.581; η2 p = 0.581). There was no significant combined effect of age and maturity. The maturation effect remained significant when controlled for age (anthropometry: F = 4.097; p < 0.01; Pillai’s trace = 0.481; η2 p = 0.481; physical performance: F = 3.859; p < 0.01; Pillai’s trace = 0.0.318; η2 p = 0.318). Inadolescent judokas, the maturation effect on growth and physical performance seems to be more relevant than the age effect, leading to the need to control this effect in training routines and competitive events. As in studies with youth soccer players and other youth athletes, bio-banding can be a strategy for controlling maturation in combat sports.

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Age and Maturity Effects on Morphological and Physical Performance Measures of Adolescent Judo Athletes

Giudicelli¹,

Luz²,

Santos³

et al. 2021

Journal of Human Kinetics

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“…In invasion team sports -in which teams try to occupy the sector of the court or field defended by the opponent to score points, while having to protect their own goal (e.g. basketball, korfball, floorball, frisbee, soccer, futsal, football, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, water polo, rugby) (González & Bracht, 2012) -the RAE acquired specific contours in more popular sports such as soccer (Altimari, et al, 2021;Bezuglov, et al, 2019;Mendes, et al, 2021) or basketball (Arrieta, et al, 2016;Ibañez, et al, 2018;Maciel, et al, 2021). However, it is necessary to know more deeply the relationship between invasion team sports and RAE due to its specific characteristics.…”

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

Silva

Leonardo

Rodrigues

et al. 2022

Retos

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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 individuals born in 2007 ( n = 4) and 2011 ( n = 21) were excluded from the statistical analysis, due to the small number of research units obtained after dividing them into subgroups. Each year was divided by tertiles [ 22 , 23 ], because the groups were too small for division by quartiles. The first third (GE1) consisted of participants born between 1st January and 30th April.…”

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Influence of the Tertile of Birth on Anthropometric Variables, Anaerobic Parameters and Quantitative Muscle Ultrasound in School Children

García

Hernández

2021

IJERPH

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The relative age effect (RAE) has been studied and demonstrated in the literature. Our study evaluated the influence of birth tertile on anthropometric variables, anaerobic parameters, and quantitative muscle ultrasound in school children. A transversal, comparative, non-randomized study was conducted with 159 participants (9.36 ± 0.84 years) recruited by purposive sampling, of whom 70 were girls (9.50 ± 0.77 years) and 89 were boys (9.25 ± 0.88 years). The sample was divided into groups based on the year of birth, and each group was divided into tertiles. The anthropometric parameters of body weight, height, and fat percentage were measured, and then a right quadriceps ultrasound was performed, followed by the evaluation of CMJ and continuous jumps. Comparison of tertile subgroups showed significant differences in the vertical jump, in girls (CMJ, PCMJ, PCMJR, PCMJDE, PCMJDER, and PP15) and in boys (PCMJ, PCMJR, PCMJDE, and PP15). The results indicate that being born in the first months of the year may have a positive influence on performance in anaerobic tests, such as vertical jump, and on the quantitative ultrasound results of the quadriceps.

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The Relative Age Effect on Anthropometry, Body Composition, Biological Maturation and Motor Performance in Young Brazilian Soccer Players

Cited by 11 publications

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Age and Maturity Effects on Morphological and Physical Performance Measures of Adolescent Judo Athletes

Age and Maturity Effects on Morphological and Physical Performance Measures of Adolescent Judo Athletes

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

Influence of the Tertile of Birth on Anthropometric Variables, Anaerobic Parameters and Quantitative Muscle Ultrasound in School Children

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