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Measuring and analysing physical qualities in youth rugby
Weakley, Jonathon Owen, Cameron Sampson, John
Weakley, Jonathon
Owen, Cameron
Sampson, John
Abstract
To support the understanding, preparation, and long-term development of youth rugby players, the accurate measurement of their physical qualities is vital. This chapter summarises how anthropometry, body composition, strength, power, speed, agility and change-of-direction, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, and athletic movement skills are measured within youth rugby players and discusses the accuracy and reliability of these methods. Furthermore, the implications of using these different testing methods within research are considered. Due to the large discrepancies in testing outcomes between rugby players of similar ages, this chapter will provide recommendations for accurate and reproducible testing of youth rugby players. Additionally, future research directions are provided that will enhance the understanding of youth rugby player development.
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Date
2022
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Book chapter
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Youth rugby
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Page Range
101-114
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ACU Department
School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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All rights reserved
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Controlled
Notes
© 2022 selection and editorial matter, Kevin Till, Jonathon Weakley, Sarah Whitehead and Ben Jones; individual chapters, the contributors.