Irene R. Faber
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View article: Sliding benchmarks might prevent de-selection of talented badminton players
Sliding benchmarks might prevent de-selection of talented badminton players Open
Despite potential advantages of talent identification practices, the degree of bias in decision-making due to relative age and maturity timing remains a concern. To investigate the impact of relative age and maturity on selection processes…
View article: Longitudinal investigations of development in handball and its association with relative age effects
Longitudinal investigations of development in handball and its association with relative age effects Open
In this paper, we describe two studies on the association among long-term developmental outcomes and relative age effects. To extend or compliment the cross-sectional work done previously, these studies take different approaches to investi…
View article: A machine learning approach for the classification of sports based on a coaches’ perspective of environmental, individual and task requirements: A sports profile analysis
A machine learning approach for the classification of sports based on a coaches’ perspective of environmental, individual and task requirements: A sports profile analysis Open
Well-designed talent programmes in sports with a focus on talent identification, orientation, development, and transfer support the engagement of young individuals and the pursuit of elite performance. To facilitate these processes, an ana…
View article: An unexpected shift in constant year effects in female elite handball
An unexpected shift in constant year effects in female elite handball Open
One of the most convincing studies about the importance of the cutoff date in relative age effects was when Helsen et al. (2000) showed that a shift in the date directly resulted in a change of birth month distributions in soccer. Over the…
View article: A Cross-Country Validation Between Kosovo and the Netherlands of the Dutch Perceptual-Motor Skills Assessment for Talent Detection in Table Tennis
A Cross-Country Validation Between Kosovo and the Netherlands of the Dutch Perceptual-Motor Skills Assessment for Talent Detection in Table Tennis Open
Background. This study focused on the cross-country validation of the Dutch perceptual-motor skills assessment used for talent detection in table tennis which also could be the basis to create country-specific norm values in young children…
View article: What Moves Youth?—A Survey to Explore the Motivation and Barriers of Dutch Young Adolescents (12–15 Years) to Participate in Sports
What Moves Youth?—A Survey to Explore the Motivation and Barriers of Dutch Young Adolescents (12–15 Years) to Participate in Sports Open
It appears to be a challenge to keep young adolescents involved in sports, while motivation has been confirmed as a key determinant for sport participation. Consequently, the aim of this study was to get a better insight into the motivatio…
View article: Can perceptuo-motor skills outcomes predict future competition participation/drop-out and competition performance in youth table tennis players? A 9-year follow-up study
Can perceptuo-motor skills outcomes predict future competition participation/drop-out and competition performance in youth table tennis players? A 9-year follow-up study Open
Tools that provide a fair estimate of young table tennis players’ potential and their chances to succeed will support making decisions whether to commit to an extensive development program and the accompanying lifestyle. Consequently, this…
View article: The talent quest – comment on Baker & Wattie
The talent quest – comment on Baker & Wattie Open
Explaining exceptional human performance remains problematic. Baker & Wattie (2018) explored the value of innate talent as underlying cause for excellence in sports. Although the absence of the influence of biological genetic influences ca…
View article: How is the Topic of Intersex Athletes in Elite Sports Positioned in Academic Literature Between January 2000 and July 2022? A Systematic Review
How is the Topic of Intersex Athletes in Elite Sports Positioned in Academic Literature Between January 2000 and July 2022? A Systematic Review Open
Background Within the topic of intersex athletes in elite sports, science has become a decisive factor in decision- and policy-making. However, in the academic literature approaches to this topic vary. An overview of these approaches is pr…
View article: Low prevalence of relative age effects in Luxembourg’s male and female youth football
Low prevalence of relative age effects in Luxembourg’s male and female youth football Open
The relative age effect (RAE) is a well-established phenomenon in football. However, while the majority of previous studies focussed on established football nations, it remains unclear if the constraint of a limited population of soccer pl…
View article: A Qualitative Exploration of a Biopsychosocial Profile for Experiencing Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sports
A Qualitative Exploration of a Biopsychosocial Profile for Experiencing Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Sports Open
The purpose of this study was to explore a biopsychosocial profile for experiencing sexual harassment and abuse in sports. A qualitative approach was used; data were collected from semi-structured in-depth interviews covering seven cases o…
View article: Primary School Pupils: Unequal GMC Developmental Pathways in a Single School Year
Primary School Pupils: Unequal GMC Developmental Pathways in a Single School Year Open
Gross motor coordination (GMC) is essential for the development of specific motor skills and long-term participation in physical activities and sports. Group analysis reveals that, on average, children develop these skills gradually; howev…
View article: Design of a Tennis-Specific Agility Test (TAT) for Monitoring Tennis Players
Design of a Tennis-Specific Agility Test (TAT) for Monitoring Tennis Players Open
Agility is an important ability for tennis players. To be successful in the rallies, players must perform rapid, multidirectional movements in response to the ball and/or the position of the opponent. For a test to be representative in mon…
View article: Prognostic Validity of Statistical Prediction Methods Used for Talent Identification in Youth Tennis Players Based on Motor Abilities
Prognostic Validity of Statistical Prediction Methods Used for Talent Identification in Youth Tennis Players Based on Motor Abilities Open
(1) Background: The search for talented young athletes is an important element of top-class sport. While performance profiles and suitable test tasks for talent identification have already been extensively investigated, there are few studi…
View article: Measuring Agility in Tennis, Badminton, and Squash: A Systematic Review
Measuring Agility in Tennis, Badminton, and Squash: A Systematic Review Open
A systematic review in PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar was conducted to provide a state-of-the-science overview of agility tests in the racquet sports tennis, badminton, and squash while evaluating their m…
View article: Western Approaches for the identification and development of talent in schools and sports contexts from 2009 to 2019 - a literature review
Western Approaches for the identification and development of talent in schools and sports contexts from 2009 to 2019 - a literature review Open
This literature review provides an overview of the various modern approaches in talent programs for the context of schools and sports reported in scientific journals (2009-2019) and presents their similarities and differences and options f…
View article: A 2-year longitudinal follow-up of performance characteristics in Chinese male elite youth athletes from swimming and racket sports
A 2-year longitudinal follow-up of performance characteristics in Chinese male elite youth athletes from swimming and racket sports Open
Training in elite sport aims at the optimization of the athletic performance, and to control the athletes`progress in physiological, anthropometrical and motor performance prerequisites. However, in most sports, the value of longitudinal t…
View article: Similarities and differences between sports subserving systematic talent transfer and development: The case of paddle sports
Similarities and differences between sports subserving systematic talent transfer and development: The case of paddle sports Open
This novel approach to determine important characteristics per sport makes identifying similarities and differences between sports possible. Similarities might enlarge talent-pools for possible talent transfers. Differences can help identi…
View article: Assessing Technical Skills in Talented Youth Athletes: A Systematic Review
Assessing Technical Skills in Talented Youth Athletes: A Systematic Review Open
Background Talent identification and development (TID) programs aim to identify players with the greatest potential for long-term success. Previous research suggests that the assessment of sport-specific technical skills is valuable for di…
View article: Are performance trajectories associated with relative age in French top 100 youth table tennis players? – A longitudinal approach
Are performance trajectories associated with relative age in French top 100 youth table tennis players? – A longitudinal approach Open
Although relative age effects in sports have been studied worldwide, the underlying mechanisms are still under debate. This study adds to the existing knowledge by providing a further exploration of the association between relative age and…
View article: The relationship between sport-specific training and a perceptuo-motor skills assessment as part of talent identification in young table tennis players (8-10 years)
The relationship between sport-specific training and a perceptuo-motor skills assessment as part of talent identification in young table tennis players (8-10 years) Open
A perceptuo-motor skills assessment was developed to better estimate the potential of youth table tennis players (8-10 years). Sport-specific training experience might influence the outcomes of this assessment and hinder a fair interpretat…
View article: Do Older Adults With Reduced Bone Mineral Density Benefit From Strength Training? A Critically Appraised Topic
Do Older Adults With Reduced Bone Mineral Density Benefit From Strength Training? A Critically Appraised Topic Open
Clinical Scenario : Reduced bone mineral density (BMD) is a serious condition in older adults. The mild form, osteopenia, is often a precursor of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a pathological condition and a global health problem as it is o…
View article: The benefits of the 5-week Table Stars @school program as part of physical education in primary schools – A pilot intervention study
The benefits of the 5-week Table Stars @school program as part of physical education in primary schools – A pilot intervention study Open
The Table Stars @school program was launched in 2010 to serve as a first introduction to table tennis in primary school children. The main aims of this pilot intervention study were 1. to evaluate the effect of Table Stars @school on the p…
View article: The interaction between within-year and between-year effects across ages in elite table tennis in international and national contexts – A further exploration of relative age effects in sports
The interaction between within-year and between-year effects across ages in elite table tennis in international and national contexts – A further exploration of relative age effects in sports Open
Although relative age effects in sports have been studied worldwide, the underlying mechanisms are still under debate. This study adds to the existing knowledge by providing a further exploration of the within-year and between-year effects…
View article: Higher-level cognitive functions in Dutch elite and sub-elite table tennis players
Higher-level cognitive functions in Dutch elite and sub-elite table tennis players Open
This study aimed to investigate the higher-level cognitive functions (i.e. metacognition and executive functions) of Dutch competitive table tennis players to better understand its relevance for performance in this fast and complex sport. …
View article: Development of a Tool to Assess Fundamental Movement Skills in Applied Settings
Development of a Tool to Assess Fundamental Movement Skills in Applied Settings Open
The main aim of this study was to evaluate a new combination of test items on its practical use as a tool for determining the fundamental movement skills performance in 6- to 10-year old primary school children. This combination of tests s…
View article: Determinants for table tennis performance in elite Scottish youth players using a multidimensional approach: A pilot study
Determinants for table tennis performance in elite Scottish youth players using a multidimensional approach: A pilot study Open
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