Developmental pathway routes to achieve expert performance in portuguese track and field athletes
Motriz (Online)
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27: e1021020030, 2021. tab
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to characterize the developmental pathway undertaken by Portuguese expert track and field athletes considering the quantity and type of structured and unstructured activities. Methods: The sample was composed of 24 experts and 35 non-expert athletes who completed a questionnaire designed to gather information about their previous experiences in sports. Results: Results reveal key factors which distinguished expert from non-expert athletes' developmental pathway were related to a greater commitment within track and field in relation to years (U = 251.000, p < 0.01) and hours (U = 212.500, p < .01), as well as with the number of years spent in unstructured activities (U = 284.500, p < .05). Furthermore, a significant association (χ2 = 27.131, p < 0.01) was found between the number of unstructured activities practiced and an expert performance attainment. Conclusions: These findings revealed that more successfully track and field athletes had an early diversified pathway with greater involvement in structured and unstructured activities. Overall, the study provides an insight into the developmental pathway of Portuguese track and field athletes.
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Main subject:
Track and Field
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Athletes
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Physical Functional Performance
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Motriz (Online)
Journal subject:
EducaÆo F¡sica e Treinamento
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Medicina Esportiva
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Medicina F¡sica e ReabilitaÆo
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Portugal
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro/PT
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