Physiological and anthropometric characteristics of junior elite and sub-elite rugby league players, with special reference to starters and non-starters

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 215-222

  Gabbett, Tim ^a   Kelly, Jason ^b   Ralph, Steve ^b   Driscoll, Damian ^b  

^a QUEENSLAND ACADEMY OF SPORT   (Australia)

^b Elite Development Program   (Australia)

Author keywords

Collision sport; Fitness; Football; Training; Youth

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE; ANTHROPOMETRY; EXERCISE; FOOTBALL; HUMANS; PHYSICAL FITNESS; REACTION TIME; RUNNING; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 58249105188     PISSN: 14402440     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2007.06.008     Document Type: Article

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