A systematic review: Plyometric training programs for young children

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

Volumn 25, Issue 9, 2011, Pages 2623-2633

  Johnson, Barbara A ^a   Salzberg, Charles L ^b   Stevenson, David A ^a,c  

^a SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN   (United States)

^b UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

Author keywords

Agility; Jumping ability; Motor competence; Prepubertal children; Running speed; Strength

Indexed keywords

EID: 80052692597     PISSN: 10648011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318204caa0     Document Type: Review

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