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PrintJournal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Issue: October 2010
Impact of Early Sport Specialization: A Physiological Perspective
Anthony S. Kaleth & Alan E. Mikesky
Abstract: This article addresses the question of whether early sport specialization provides a physiological advantage for future athletic success. It examines the limited literature related to the effects of early specialization on the body’s organ systems: the endocrine system, the muscular system, the nervous system, and the cardiovascular system. The authors conclude, “Early specialization in sport has not been shown to enhance physiological systems more than diversified participation in physical activity and sport.”
Article category: NASPE Symposium