Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ678659
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Publication Date: 2003
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Early Specialization in Youth Sport: A Requirement for Adult Expertise?.
Baker, Joseph
High Ability Studies, v14 n1 p85-94 Jun 2003
This article examines evidence both for and against early specialization in the development of sports expertise and presents the early diversification approach as another path leading to elite levels of performance. It discusses sports dropout and questions the link between early sports specialization and exceptional sports performance. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Child Development, Diversity, Dropout Prevention, Early Experience, Elementary Secondary Education, Performance Factors, Specialization, Talent
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Language: English
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