Provision of online information and resources for resistance training in Australian youth sports : A scoping review
Kennedy, S., Murray, S., Guagliano, J., Lloyd, R., Lubans, D., Smith, J., Eather, N., & Bennie, A. (2024). Provision of online information and resources for resistance training in Australian youth sports : A scoping review. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, Early online. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541241295289
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2024Copyright
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Objectives
This study aimed to identify and synthesize online information/resources related to resistance training provided by governing bodies of the ten most popular youth sports in Australia.
Design
A scoping review.
Methods
The top 10 organised out-of-school sports were eligible for the review. A systematic search of national sporting organisation and associated websites was conducted, using key search terms. Data were extracted regarding information and/or resources aligning with current international youth muscle-and-bone strengthening activity guidelines (i.e., 5–17 years, three days per week).
Results
For all ten sports, information/resources on resistance training were provided for athletes or coaches, however the type of information and level of detail varied. There was lack of consistency between guidelines and information provided by sports. Age of commencement recommendations ranged from four years (athletics) to 14 years (Australian football), whilst others suggested resistance training for all ages (gymnastics) or did not provide an explicit age range (tennis and cricket). Regarding frequency, few sports organisations provided a recommendation for how many days per week resistance training should be performed. Some sports alluded to the need for youth to develop muscular fitness to enhance fitness and performance, whilst others focused primarily on the need for resistance training as an injury prevention tool.
Conclusions
Our findings highlight the gap that exists in the provision of information in relation to resistance training in Australian sports. It is important that national sporting organisations look to educate athletes and coaches (and parents) from grassroots levels on the need for muscular fitness.
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This work was supported by a Western Sydney University School of Health Sciences Early Career Research Start-up grant.License
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