The application of a multi-dimensional assessment approach to talent identification in Australian football

This study investigated whether a multi-dimensional assessment could assist with talent identification in junior Australian football (AF). Participants were recruited from an elite under 18 (U18) AF competition and classified into two groups; talent identified (State U18 Academy representatives; n =...

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Published in:Journal of sports sciences 2016-07, Vol.34 (14), p.1340-1345
Main Authors: Woods, Carl T., Raynor, Annette J., Bruce, Lyndell, McDonald, Zane, Robertson, Sam
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Adolescent
Aptitude
Australia
Australian football
Body Height
Exercise Test - methods
Humans
Male
Motor Skills
performance testing
Soccer
talent development
Talent identification
Task Performance and Analysis
team sports
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Aptitude
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Australian football
Body Height
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Soccer
talent development
Talent identification
Task Performance and Analysis
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