Understanding of the normal growth and maturation of the child and adolescent provides insights into the performances of children involved in short burst activity -oriented sports. Such practices will at least familiarize the young athlete with safe and effective training practices. The increase in anaerobic performance following anaerobic training is probably the result of both growth and maturation and training, and therefore, should be carefully viewed in the evaluation of training programs. Finally, those involved in youth sports should not view the child within the context of the adult model for sports training. The young athlete is not a miniature adult.
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