“Specializers” versus “Samplers” in Youth Sport: Comparing Experiences and Outcomes

The purpose of the current study was to examine two different trajectories of sport participation and explore any similarities or differences that may result regarding personal development and sport outcomes. Seventy-four youth athletes (40 “specializers” and 34 “samplers”) were recruited for the cu...

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Published in:The Sport psychologist 2009-03, Vol.23 (1), p.77-92
Main Authors: Strachan, Leisha, Côté, Jean, Deakin, Janice
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Children & youth
Discriminant analysis
Personal development
Sports psychology
Studies
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