Skeletal age assessed by Greulich-Pyle: Intra-observer and inter-observer agreement among male pubertal tennis players.

The assessment of biological maturation is a central topic in pediatric exercise sciences. Skeletal age (SA) reflects changes in each bone of the hand and wrist from initial ossification to the adult state. This study examined intra-observer and inter-examiner agreement is Greulich-Pyle (GP) assessments of SA in 97 male tennis players 8.

Intra-observer reproducibility and inter-observer agreement of Fels skeletal age assessments among male tennis players 8-16 years.

Background: Skeletal age (SA) is an estimate of biological maturity status that is commonly used in sport-related medical examinations. This study considered intra-observer reproducibility and inter-observer agreement of SA assessments among male tennis players.

Methods: SA was assessed with the Fels method in 97 male tennis players with chronological ages (CA) spanning 8.

Developmental fitness curves: assessing sprint acceleration relative to age and maturity status in elite junior tennis players.

Background: The influence of maturity-status on athletic performance is reasonably well-documented. Methodological and practical issues of assessment and lack of longitudinal data have impacted the success of various models.

Aim: To develop age- and sex-specific developmental curves for sprint acceleration in elite youth tennis players and to address variation in performance relative to chronological and biological age.

Cross-Sectional Analysis Investigating the Concordance of Maturity Status Classifications in Elite Caucasian Youth Tennis Players.

Background: To evaluate the concordance of skeletal age (SA) with two predicted estimates of biological maturity status in elite British youth tennis players.

Method: Participants were 71 male and female elite youth tennis players aged 8 to 16 years. Weight, height, and sitting height were measured.

Maturity-Associated Variation in Functional Characteristics Of Elite Youth Tennis Players.

Purpose: To evaluate relationships among skeletal maturity, body size, and functional capacities of elite junior tennis players.

Methods: Participants were 88 elite British Junior tennis players (44 male; 44 female), 8-16 years of age (12.4 } 1.

Growth and maturity status of elite British junior tennis players.

Growth and maturation impact the selection, development and progression of youth athletes. Individual differences in the growth and maturity may afford a performance advantage, clouding coaches and practitioners' perceptions regarding current ability and future potential. This may result in the exclusion of talented, yet less physically gifted athletes.