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Peer reviewedCarron, Albert V.; Bailey, Donald A. – Monographs of The Society for Research in Child Development, 1974
Describes a study involving 99 boys who were tested annually over a 7-year period from 10 through 16 years on seven strength tests. (CS)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Height, Body Weight, Growth Patterns
Cioni, M.; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1994
The isokinetic strength of the knee extensor muscles of both limbs was evaluated in 25 children and adolescents with Down's syndrome. The Down's syndrome subjects were significantly weaker than control groups with average intelligence and with non-Down's syndrome mental retardation. Results suggested a dysfunction of the neuromuscular system,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aging (Individuals), Child Development, Children
Sandusky, Jane C. – 1983
A review of literature on the incidence and nature of injuries to young athletes is presented on the topics of: (1) physiological characteristics of preadolescents, adolescents, and young adults; (2) musculo-skeletal changes in the growing athlete; (3) epiphyseal injuries and their potential for resulting in temporary or permanent impairment; (4)…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Adolescents, Adults, Adventitious Impairments
