Physiological and anthropometric characteristics of starters and non-starters in junior rugby league players, aged 13-17 years

Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness

Volumn 49, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 233-239

  Gabbett, T J ^a  

^a Brisbane Broncos Rugby League Club   (Australia)

Author keywords

Adolescent; Athletic performance; Football; Physical fitness; Sports

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE; ANTHROPOMETRY; ARTICLE; ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE; COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOR; FITNESS; FOOTBALL; HUMAN; MALE; OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; PHYSIOLOGY;

ADOLESCENT; ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE; ANTHROPOMETRY; ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE; COMPETITIVE BEHAVIOR; FOOTBALL; HUMANS; MALE; OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; PHYSICAL FITNESS;

EID: 77249166566     PISSN: 00224707     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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